Soda
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Flagged concerns
ARTIFICIAL COLOR INCLUDING FD&C RED #40
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
NATURAL FLAVORS
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SWEETENER
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
BENZOATE OF SODA
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
CONTAINS: CARBONATED NON CHLORINATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SWEETENER, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, BENZOATE OF SODA (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL COLOR INCLUDING FD&C RED #40, BLUE #1). CARBONATED WATER, SUGAR OR CORN SWEETENER, GUM ACACIA C