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Soda Ginger Ale by Shasta Ginger Ale
—Limited data

7/8 ingredients recognized

Ingredient safety50
Formulation quality37
Contaminant risk100
Label transparency81
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 7 of 8 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology

Shasta Ginger Ale

Soda 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.

CARAMEL COLOR

Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.

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

CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CARAMEL COLOR, SUCRALOSE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT

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