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aToxiq rating: Avoid — Flagged Avoid
Zero Sugar Root Beer
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Zero Sugar Root Beer

Avoid · Flagged
Barcode
0 78000 05346 3
Size
2 litres
Sold in
USA

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Why it’s rated
How we rated it

Why it’s rated Avoid

A product’s rating follows its most concerning indexed ingredient. Each ingredient links to its science card and the research behind it. How ratings work

  • Aspartame Excitotoxic Artificial Sweetener / Methanol Metabolite
    Avoid
  • Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) Synthetic Sweetener / Methylene Chloride Contaminant
    Avoid
  • Sodium Benzoate Synthetic Preservative / Benzene Risk with Vitamin C
    Use Caution
  • Flavor (Unspecified) Undisclosed blend — same practical allowance as natural flavours.
    Use Caution
  • Caramel Color Some classes (III/IV) can contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen; the class is rarely disclosed.
    Use Caution
  • Water Plain water — no concern.
    Clean
Ingredients
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Ingredients

Carbonated water, caramel color, sodium benzoate (preservative), aspartame, acesulfame potassium, natural and artificial flavors, malic acid, quillaia extract.

As listed by the data source. Always check the package in your hand — formulations change.

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