8/10 ingredients recognized
How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 8 of 10 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Soft Drink
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Flagged concerns
BROMINATED SOYBEAN OIL
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
FOOD STARCH MODIFIED
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
NATURAL FLAVOR
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
SODIUM BENZOATE
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
CARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, NATURAL FLAVOR, YELLOW #6, GLYCEROL ESTER OF WOOD ROSIN, BROMINATED SOYBEAN OIL, RED #40.