11/14 ingredients recognized
Citrus soda
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Flagged concerns
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
cellulose gum
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Contains: carbonated water, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, orange juice concentrate, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, sodium benzoate (preservative), caffeine, cellulose gum, red #40, yellow #5, gum arabic, caramel color.