Mtn Dew Code Red Cherry Flavor Soda

Questions about Mtn Dew Code Red Cherry Flavor Soda

Is Mtn Dew Code Red Cherry Flavor Soda healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g, sugar and sodium are below our "high" thresholds. Natural Flavor, Potassium Benzoate, Aspartame, Caffeine and 8 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Mtn Dew Code Red Cherry Flavor Soda?

In label order (largest amount first): CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), ASPARTAME, CITRUS PECTIN, POTASSIUM CITRATE, CAFFEINE, GUM ARABIC, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), and 5 more.

Does Mtn Dew Code Red Cherry Flavor Soda contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include substances derived from allergens or processed with synthetic chemicals. Potassium Benzoate (worth noting): May form benzene, a carcinogen, when combined with ascorbic acid under certain conditions. Aspartame (worth noting): Contains phenylalanine, which must be avoided by individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU). Caffeine (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to adverse effects such as insomnia or increased heart rate. Acesulfame Potassium (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential long-term health effects, though evidence is inconclusive. Sucralose (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential gut microbiome effects, though evidence is inconclusive.