14/15 ingredients recognized
Brisk Lemonade
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
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.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
Water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, lemon juice concentrate, sodium polyphosphates (to protect flavor), potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preserve freshness), gum arabic, salt, glycerol ester of rosin, natural flavor, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), yellow 5.