Soda
Food & Beverage
65
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (11)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| acesulfame potassium | Caution | Possible carcinogen. Gut microbiome disruption. |
| aspartame | Caution | Possible carcinogen (IARC 2B, 2023). Neurotoxicity concerns. |
| caffeine | Low Risk | — |
| Carbonated water | Low Risk | — |
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| malic acid | Low Risk | — |
| natural and artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| phosphoric acid and acacia gum | Low Risk | — |
| red 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| sodium benzoate | Caution | Forms benzene with vitamin C. Preservative. |
| sucralose | Caution | Gut microbiome disruption. DNA damage when heated. |