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Quaker · 0/100 · Not approved

4 not-approved ingredients detected
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| 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. |
| Sucralose | Not approved | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
| Neotame | Not approved | Aspartame derivative; recent UK research links to gut barrier damage. |
100 − 50×4 − 10×1 − 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. |
| Sucralose | -50 | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
| Neotame | -50 | Aspartame derivative; recent UK research links to gut barrier damage. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
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