6/9 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 6 of 9 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Dorthy’s root beer
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Flagged concerns
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.
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, sugar, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, sodium benzoate(a preservative), citric acid, acacia and quillaia extract