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GREAT VALUE · 0/100 · Not approved
4 not-approved ingredients detected; 5 banned in at least one country
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Aspartame | Not approved | IARC classified as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in July 2023. |
| Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) | Not approved | Synthetic sweetener; long-term safety data thin, some studies suggest insulin response. |
| Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF) | Not approved | Synthetic triarylmethane dye; was banned in France, Norway and Finland until 2008 EU harmonization. |
| Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) | Not approved | Synthetic azo dye associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children; mandatory warning label in the EU. |
100 − 50×4 − 10×1 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF) | -50 | Synthetic triarylmethane dye; was banned in France, Norway and Finland until 2008 EU harmonization. |
| Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) | -50 | Synthetic azo dye associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children; mandatory warning label in the EU. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
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