PepsiCo
Label Serving
240 ml
Barcode
00012000638466
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.3/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (240 ml) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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15 / 18 researched · AI analyzing 3 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate (to Protect Flavor), Natural Flavor, Potassium Benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Gum Arabic, Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness), Xanthan Gum, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to Protect Flavor), Sucralose, Red 40, Blue 1.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
sweetener
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Potassium Citrate
E332
No NotablesAcidity regulator, buffering agent, sequestering agent, and potassium enrichment nutrient.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
E452(I)
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, sequestrant, and moisture retention agent
Phosphoric Acid
E338
LowAcidulant, flavour enhancer, and pH regulator
Natural Flavor
flavour
Potassium Benzoate
E212
Lowpreservative
Gum Arabic
E414
No NotablesStabilizer, emulsifier, thickening agent, and dietary fiber additive in beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Potassium Sorbate
E202
No NotablesPreservative
Glycerol Ester Of Rosin
Sucralose
E955
LowSweetener
Acesulfame Potassium
E950
No Notablessweetener
Calcium Disodium Edta
E385
Lowpreservative and sequestrant
Red #40
E129
LowColor additive
Blue #1
Blue 1
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 High Fructose Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener | High fructose corn syrup functions as a nutritive sweetener, with intake guidelines aligning with broader recommendations for added sugars to support metabolic balance. |
2 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
3 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
4 Potassium Citrate E332 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Acidity regulator, buffering agent, sequestering agent, and potassium enrichment nutrient. | Potassium citrate is a widely accepted food ingredient and mineral source generally recognized as safe for consumption within standard manufacturing guidelines. |
5 Sodium Hexametaphosphate E452(I) | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, sequestrant, and moisture retention agent | Sodium hexametaphosphate is widely utilized as a food additive and is considered safe within established regulatory intake limits, though high overall dietary phosphate consumption is monitored for broad health considerations. |
6 Phosphoric Acid E338 | ✓Low Concern | Acidulant, flavour enhancer, and pH regulator | Phosphoric acid is widely permitted in food production, with primary points of consideration focused on dental enamel maintenance and long-term mineral intake balance. |
7 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
8 Potassium Benzoate E212 | ✓Low Concern | preservative | Potassium benzoate is an established preservative managed under strict regulatory intake thresholds and ongoing scientific evaluation. |
9 Gum Arabic E414 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, emulsifier, thickening agent, and dietary fiber additive in beverages, confectionery, and baked goods. | Gum arabic is a naturally derived dietary fiber and stabilizing agent with a well-established safety profile for general consumption. |
10 Xanthan Gum E415 | ✓Low Concern | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier | Xanthan gum is a widely accepted food stabilizer and thickener with a strong safety profile recognized by major regulatory bodies globally. |
11 Potassium Sorbate E202 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Preservative | Potassium sorbate is widely recognized as a safe food preservative with established regulatory approval for controlling microbial growth. |
12 Glycerol Ester Of Rosin | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Sucralose E955 | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener | Sucralose is a widely approved zero-calorie sweetener with extensive safety evaluations supporting its use within established daily limits. |
14 Acesulfame Potassium E950 | ✓No Notable Concerns | sweetener | Acesulfame Potassium is an authorized, zero-calorie intense sweetener with established safety margins supported by global regulatory bodies. |
15 Calcium Disodium Edta E385 | ✓Low Concern | preservative and sequestrant | Calcium Disodium EDTA is a permitted synthetic sequestrant with established regulatory limits that ensure safe consumption levels in standard diets. |
16 Red #40 E129 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | Red #40 is a widely utilized synthetic colorant with established regulatory safety limits and no recognized allergen profile. |
17 Blue #1 | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
18 Blue 1 Indexing with AI... |
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