11/13 ingredients recognized
Non-carbonated pasteurized beverage with vitamin c
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Flagged concerns
bha
Listed as possible carcinogen; endocrine disruptor; animal carcinogen.
artificial colors
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
brominated vegetable oil
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
bht
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
cane sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Purified water, cane sugar, arabic gum, natural and artificial tangerine flavor, citric acid, artificial colors ( contains fd&c yellow no. 6 and fd&c red no. 40 ), brominated vegetable oil, vitamin c, and 0.04% sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate ( as preservatives ), bha and bht.