9/12 ingredients recognized
How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 9 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Pineapple artificially flavored 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.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, potassium citrate, natural and artificial flavors, potassium benzoate (preservative), gum acacia, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, ester gum, yellow 5.