10/12 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 10 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Grape Soda
As an Amazon Associate, Label Matter earns from qualifying purchases.
Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
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
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, potassium citrate, potassium benzoate (a preservative), modified food starch, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, red 40, blue 1.