Low-Calorie Gridlock Energy Drink

Name: Low-Calorie Gridlock Energy Drink
Brand: Aldi

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Flagged concerns

ACESULFAME POTASSIUM

Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.

GLUCOSE

Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike

NATURAL FLAVOR

Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.

CARAMEL COLOR

Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.

SUCRALOSE

May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.

SODIUM BENZOATE

Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.

Full ingredient list

CARBONATED WATER, GLUCOSE, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, SUCRALOSE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, NIACINAMIDE (NIACIN), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SALT, D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, INOSITOL, GUARANA EXTRACT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).