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Root beer

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Flagged concerns

high fructose corn syrup

Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.

caramel color

Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.

sodium benzoate

Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.

Full ingredient list

Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, sodium benzoate, citric acid, caffeine.

Ingredient analysis