Root Beer by Barq's · GreenveilSaving recent analysisRoot Beer
Root Beer by Barq's. Greenveil's read: consider avoiding (food-health band "high"). 2 additives of concern.
VerdictConsider avoiding
Carbonated water55.6%—›
High fructose corn syrup22.2%—›- E150a11.1%—
- E2115.6%⚠ Moderate
- E330
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Ingredient content
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2.8%
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Natural flavouring1.4%—
Acacia0.7%—›
Caffeine0.3%—› Artificial flavouring0.3%—Ammonia caramel (E150C)⚠ ModerateShow original label text
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, ACACIA, CAFFEINE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
⚠Contains additive of concern- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
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B
Barq's B
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