10/11 ingredients recognized
Thirst quencher ruby red flavored citrus and berry soda
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
contains or less of: natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
modified corn 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
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, and contains 2% or less of: natural flavors, grapefruit juice concentrate, citric acid, modified corn starch, sodium benzoate (preservative), caffeine, ester gum, red 40, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor).