11/12 ingredients recognized
How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 11 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Flavored soda
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Flagged concerns
fd&c yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
brominated vegetable oil
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
fd&c yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
fd&c red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
cane sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, cane sugar, artificial and natural flavors, modified food starch, sodium benzoate (to protect taste), citric acid, fd&c yellow 5, fd&c yellow 6, fd&c red 40, glycerol ester of wood rosin, brominated vegetable oil.