Mountain Wave Citrus 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.
BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
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, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CAFFEINE, GUM ARABIC , GLYCEROL ESTER OF WOOD ROSIN, YELLOW 5, BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL