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Ingredient Safety50
Quality25
Contaminants100
Transparency76
Mello Yello
Citrus Flavored Soda
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Flagged concerns
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
YELLOW 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
NATURAL FLAVORS
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
SODIUM BENZOATE
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM BENZOATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT TASTE), POTASSIUM CITRATE, CAFFEINE, YELLOW 5, CAROB BEAN GUM.