7/8 ingredients recognized
Diet Sweet Tea
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Flagged concerns
ASPARTAME
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
ACESULFAME-K
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
CARAMEL COLOR
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
NATURAL FLAVORS
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
POTASSIUM SORBATE & SODIUM BENZOATE
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
WATER, CITRIC ACID, TEA, ASPARTAME*, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, POTASSIUM SORBATE & SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), ACESULFAME-K.