Soda, Citrus Frost
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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.
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
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, natural flavors, sodium benzoate (a preservative), modified food starch, glycerol ester of wood rosin, brominated vegetable oil, and artificial color (yellow #5).