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MARKET PANTRY · 0/100 · Not approved
3 not-approved ingredients detected; 2 banned in at least one country
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sucralose | Not approved | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
| Natural Flavors | Caution | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) | Not approved | Synthetic sweetener; long-term safety data thin, some studies suggest insulin response. |
| Xanthan Gum | Caution | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Caution | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) | Not approved | Synthetic azo dye associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children; mandatory warning label in the EU. |
100 − 50×3 − 10×3 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sucralose | -50 | Chlorinated sucrose derivative; recent studies link to DNA damage and gut microbiome disruption. |
| Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) | -50 | Synthetic sweetener; long-term safety data thin, some studies suggest insulin response. |
| Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) | -50 | Synthetic azo dye associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children; mandatory warning label in the EU. |
| Natural Flavors | -10 | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Xanthan Gum | -10 | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| Potassium Sorbate | -10 | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
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