Mountain Dew
Diet Mountain Dew
Food & Beverage
63
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (17)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| acesulfame potassium | Caution | Possible carcinogen. Gut microbiome disruption. |
| aspartame | Caution | Possible carcinogen (IARC 2B, 2023). Neurotoxicity concerns. |
| brominated vegetable oil | Low Risk | Often refined. Omega-6 inflammatory potential. |
| caffeine | Low Risk | — |
| calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor) | Low Risk | — |
| Carbonated water | Low Risk | — |
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| citrus pectin | Low Risk | — |
| concentrated orange juice | Low Risk | — |
| gum arabic | Low Risk | — |
| natural flavor | Beneficial | — |
| potassium benzoate (preserves freshness) | Beneficial | — |
| potassium citrate | Low Risk | — |
| sodium benzoate (preserves freshness) | Caution | Forms benzene with vitamin C. Preservative. |
| sodium citrate | Low Risk | — |
| sucralose | Caution | Gut microbiome disruption. DNA damage when heated. |
| yellow 5 | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |