7/9 ingredients recognized
Kansas City, Authentic Sarsaparilla
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Flagged concerns
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
high fructose corn sweetener
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
pure cane sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
10 of of sodium benzoate to preserve freshness
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn sweetener, pure cane sugar, caramel color, natural and artificial flavors, phosphoric acid and less than 1/10 of 1% of sodium benzoate to preserve freshness.