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GREAT VALUE · 90/100 · Caution
1 ingredient flagged with caution
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel Color (generic) | Caution | Without a Class number, manufacturer-disclosed type is unknown; Class III/IV variants (most common in colas) contain 4-MeI, a California Prop 65 carcinogen. |
100 − 50×0 − 10×1 − 5×0 = 90
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel Color (generic) | -10 | Without a Class number, manufacturer-disclosed type is unknown; Class III/IV variants (most common in colas) contain 4-MeI, a California Prop 65 carcinogen. |
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