6/8 ingredients recognized
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 6 of 8 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Twist Soda, Very Cherry
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
edta 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) natural flavor, vitamin c (ascorbic acid) calcium disodium, edta sucralose, red 40.