9/11 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 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Valu time, soda, red creme
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
artificial flavor
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, natural and artificial flavor, citric acid, gum acacia, potassium benzoate (a preservative), caffeine, aspartame, red 40, acesulfame potassium.