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| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| acacia gum | Low Risk | — |
| brominated vegetable oil | Low Risk | Often refined. Omega-6 inflammatory potential. |
| caffeine | Low Risk | — |
| caramel color | Caution | May contain 4-MEI (possible carcinogen). |
| Carbonated water | Low Risk | — |
| cherry juice concentrate | Low Risk | — |
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| ester gum | Low Risk | — |
| natural and artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| orange juice concentrate | Low Risk | — |
| red 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| sodium benzoate (preservative) | Caution | Forms benzene with vitamin C. Preservative. |
| sodium citrate | Low Risk | — |
| yellow 5 | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |