zero sugar soda
zero sugar soda by Dr Pepper. Greenveil's read: consider avoiding (food-health band "high"). 5 additives of concern.
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Food healthHigh
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.
- AspartameSweetener; classified as possibly carcinogenic, though the evidence is contested and intake-dependent.
- Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- Acesulfame KSweetener; broadly assessed safe but some consumer-avoidance and limited animal-study questions.
