Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew Baja Blast
Food & Beverage
58
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (13)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ACESULFAME POTASSIUM | Caution | Possible carcinogen. Gut microbiome disruption. |
| BLUE 1 | Caution | Brilliant blue. Hyperactivity. Limited safety data. |
| CAFFEINE | Low Risk | — |
| CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR) | Low Risk | — |
| CARBONATED WATER | Low Risk | — |
| CITRIC ACID | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| GUM ARABIC | Low Risk | — |
| NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| POTASSIUM CITRATE | Low Risk | — |
| SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS) | Caution | Forms benzene with vitamin C. Preservative. |
| SUCRALOSE | Caution | Gut microbiome disruption. DNA damage when heated. |
| SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE | Low Risk | — |
| YELLOW 5 | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |