8/9 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 8 of 9 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Ginger Ale
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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.
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
NATURAL FLAVOR
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
CARAMEL COLOR
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
Full ingredient list
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (A PRESERVATIVE), ASPARTAME, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CARAMEL COLOR.
Ingredient analysis
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