8/9 ingredients recognized
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.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
grape juice concentrate
Concentrated liquid sugar; stripped of fiber.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, artificial flavor, potassium benzoate (preservative), modified food starch, grape juice concentrate, red 40, blue 1.