Root Beer
Root Beer by Stewart's Fountain Classics, Stewart's, Canada Dry, Motts (Beverages And Beverages Preparations). Greenveil's read: consider avoiding (food-health band "critical"). 2 additives of concern.
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VerdictConsider avoiding
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Food healthCritical
Contains additive of concern
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
Ingredients (11)
- Carbonated water55%—›
- Cane sugar19%—›
- Caramel colour13%—
- Sodium Benzoate6.5%⚠ moderate
- Natural flavour2.5%—
- Artificial flavour2%—
- Citric acid1%—
- Quillaia extract0.5%—
- Acacia gum0.25%—
- Saponin0.25%—›
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)⚠ moderate
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Carbonated water, Cane sugar, Caramel colour, Sodium Benzoate, Natural flavour, Artificial flavour, Citric acid, Quillaia extract, Acacia gum, Saponin
Decision read
Probably skip for everyday use
Probably skipThis read is based on the product's overall critical safety band; no per-ingredient chemical concern data is published for it yet.
Driven by the product's overall food/cosmetic safety band, not per-ingredient chemical concern. A balanced day-to-day read across overall concern and fit.
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