Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew
Food & Beverage
71
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (10)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| caffeine | Low Risk | — |
| carbonated water | Low Risk | — |
| concentrated orange juice citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| erythorbic acid (preserves freshness) calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor) | Low Risk | — |
| gum arabic | Low Risk | — |
| high fructose corn syrup | Caution | Metabolic disruption. Liver stress. Obesity. |
| natural flavor | Beneficial | — |
| sodium benzoate (preserves freshness) | Caution | Forms benzene with vitamin C. Preservative. |
| sodium citrate | Low Risk | — |
| yellow 5 | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |