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Soda Lemon-lime

Sprite

Soda Lemon-lime contains 4 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories
39.4 kcal
Protein
0 g
Carbs
10.7 g
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
Corn/Glucose SyrupRefined glucose polymer; pure glycemic load with zero nutrition.medium
Natural FlavorsUndisclosed proprietary mixtures — dozens of solvents/carriers allowed under one label; opacity is the issue.medium
Sodium BenzoateBenzene-formation risk with ascorbic acid; implicated with dyes in the Southampton hyperactivity findings.medium
Citric AcidUbiquitous acidulant; the citrate is identical to endogenous metabolite.low
Sodium CitratesCitrate buffer salt.low

Full ingredients

CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE

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