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KROGER · 0/100 · Not approved
3 not-approved ingredients detected; 1 banned in at least one country
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) | Caution | Emulsifier shown in 2022 NIH study to alter gut microbiota in humans. |
| Phosphoric Acid | Not approved | Industrial acid used in colas; associated with reduced bone density in observational studies. |
| Sodium Benzoate | Caution | Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a Group 1 carcinogen. |
| Methylparaben | Not approved | Endocrine disruptor concerns; banned in EU baby food. |
| Propylparaben | Not approved | Endocrine disruptor; banned as a food preservative in the EU since 2006. |
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. |
| Methylparaben | -50 | Endocrine disruptor concerns; banned in EU baby food. |
| Propylparaben | -50 | Endocrine disruptor; banned as a food preservative in the EU since 2006. |
| Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) | -10 | Emulsifier shown in 2022 NIH study to alter gut microbiota in humans. |
| Sodium Benzoate | -10 | Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a Group 1 carcinogen. |
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