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 8 of 8 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Caffeine free strawberry soda, strawberry
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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.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), caramel color, modified corn starch, red 40, artificial flavor.