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🇬🇧United KingdomGBR
Ingredients sourced from
Source: openfoodfacts
Recipe history
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Additives (5)
| Additive | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|
E150d Caramel IV (sulphite ammonia) · AU | Colour | Watch |
E202 Potassium sorbate · AU | Preservative | Low |
E338 Phosphoric acid · AU | Acidity regulator | Watch |
E950 Acesulfame K · AU | Sweetener | Review |
E951 Aspartame · AU | Sweetener | Review |
Health evidence
Strongest evidence across the additives in this product. Bars show how settled the science is — not how dangerous.
Hyperactivity & behaviour
Unknown
Allergy & intolerance
Suspected
Gut microbiome
Suspected
Metabolic effects
Bone density in very high cola intake
Suspected
Carcinogenicity
4-MEI by-product (California Prop 65)
Suspected
Cardiovascular
Suspected
Research behind this
Aspartame, methyleugenol, and isoeugenol — IARC Monographs evaluation
Classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B) based on limited evidence for liver cancer.
Evaluation of certain food additives: ninety-sixth report of JECFA (aspartame)
Reviewed the same evidence as IARC and reaffirmed the acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg bw/day — no change recommended.
Toxicology and carcinogenesis studies of 4-methylimidazole in F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice
Found lung tumours in mice exposed to 4-MEI, a by-product of some caramel colours. Basis for California's Proposition 65 warning level.
This product is rated Moderate.
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