Cheerwine soft drink
Food & Beverage
63
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (10)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| artificial cherry flavor | Low Risk | — |
| caffeine | Low Risk | — |
| caramel color | Caution | May contain 4-MEI (possible carcinogen). |
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| Contains: carbonated water | Low Risk | — |
| high fructose corn syrup | Caution | Metabolic disruption. Liver stress. Obesity. |
| natural and artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| phosphoric acid | Low Risk | — |
| red 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| sodium benzoate (to protect flavor) | Caution | Forms benzene with vitamin C. Preservative. |