Energy Drink Mix

Name: Energy Drink Mix
Brand: Great Value

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Flagged concerns

titanium dioxide

Whitening agent; EU-banned as food additive since 2022 (E171) over genotoxicity concerns; nanoparticle accumulation.

yellow 5

ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.

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.

maltodextrin

Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.

natural flavors

Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.

Full ingredient list

Citric acid, sodium citrate, potassium phosphate, aspartame**, maltodextrin, caffeine, magnesium oxide, contains less than 2% of sugar*, silicon dioxide, acesulfame potassium, natural flavors, calcium silicate, niacinamide, titanium dioxide (color), calcium pantothenate (pantothenic acid), yellow 5, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), biotin, cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12).