12/13 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 12 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Calorie free diet soda
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
brominated vegetable oil
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
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
Carbonated water, citric acid, malic acid, potassium benzoate (preservative), sodium citrate, natural flavor, gum acacia, sucralose, glycerol ester of wood rosin, yellow 6, acesulfame potassium, brominated vegetable oil, and red 40.