10/12 ingredients recognized
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
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Flagged concerns
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.
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.
sucrose acetate
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, citric acid, potassium citrate, aspartame, natural flavor, potassium benzoate (a preservative), gum acacia, sucrose acetate, isobutyrate, acesulfame-potassium, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), red 40.