MTN DEW Mystery Flavor Zero Sugar Soda

Questions about MTN DEW Mystery Flavor Zero Sugar Soda

Is MTN DEW Mystery Flavor Zero Sugar 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 and Artificial Flavor, Sodium Benzoate, Caffeine, Aspartame and 5 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 Mystery Flavor Zero Sugar Soda?

In label order (largest amount first): CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), POTASSIUM CITRATE, CAFFEINE, ASPARTAME, GUM ARABIC, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR).

Does MTN DEW Mystery Flavor Zero Sugar Soda contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe but lack transparency in composition. Sodium Benzoate (worth noting): High doses may form benzene when combined with ascorbic acid under certain conditions. Caffeine (worth noting): Excessive caffeine intake can cause adverse effects, especially in children and pregnant women. Aspartame (worth noting): Contains phenylalanine, which is harmful to individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU). Acesulfame Potassium (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential long-term health effects, though evidence is inconclusive. Sucralose (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential effects on gut microbiota, though evidence is inconclusive.