TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
SucraloseSweetener; emerging genotoxicity concern around the impurity/metabolite sucralose-6-acetate.
Potassium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
PolyphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Acesulfame KSweetener; broadly assessed safe but some consumer-avoidance and limited animal-study questions.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
