Adirondack beverages, soda, orange
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
artificial colors
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
brominated vegetable oil
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
natural flavor
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
Crystal clear carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate (a preservative), gum arabic, natural flavor, glycerol ester of wood rosin, artificial colors (yellow #6, red #40), and brominated vegetable oil.