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Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper contains 7 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories
42.3 kcal
Protein
0 g
Carbs
—
Fat
0 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

High-Fructose Corn SyrupConcentrated free fructose drives hepatic de novo lipogenesis; the signature ultra-processing sweetener.high
Added CaffeineAdded (not brewed) caffeine in formulated products; dosing is easy to stack unknowingly.medium
Artificial FlavorsSynthetic flavor mixture, undisclosed composition.medium
Caramel Color IIIAmmonia-process caramel contains 2-/4-methylimidazole, a possible carcinogen.medium
Corn/Glucose SyrupRefined glucose polymer; pure glycemic load with zero nutrition.medium
Phosphoric AcidCola acid; high inorganic phosphate intake is linked to vascular and bone effects, especially with poor kidney function.medium
Sodium BenzoateBenzene-formation risk with ascorbic acid; implicated with dyes in the Southampton hyperactivity findings.medium
Caramel Color IPlain caramel made without ammonia; the benign end of the caramel class.low

Full ingredients

CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CAFFEINE.

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.