Energy Drink (Freeway)

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.

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.