10/11 ingredients recognized
Citrus grapefruit soda thirst quencher
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
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, contains 2% or less of: grapefruit juice concentrate, natural flavors, citric acid, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, modified corn starch, acacia gum, ester gum, sodium benzoate (preservative).