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Pepsi-Cola Zero Sugar Cream Soda
Pepsi · 0/100 · Not approved
3 not-approved ingredients detected
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphoric Acid | Not approved | Industrial acid used in colas; associated with reduced bone density in observational studies. |
| Aspartame | Not approved | IARC classified as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in July 2023. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Caution | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) | Not approved | Synthetic sweetener; long-term safety data thin, some studies suggest insulin response. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×3 − 10×2 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphoric Acid | -50 | Industrial acid used in colas; associated with reduced bone density in observational studies. |
| Aspartame | -50 | IARC classified as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in July 2023. |
| Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) | -50 | Synthetic sweetener; long-term safety data thin, some studies suggest insulin response. |
| Potassium Sorbate | -10 | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
Ingredients
WaterPhosphoric AcidAspartamephenylalaninePotassium Sorbatepotassium citrateCaffeineAcesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)caramelNatural Flavor
Diets this fits
VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten-freeDairy-free
Certifications
Kosher
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