Pepsi twist

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

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Hazard Score

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Mirella Index

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Fructose-Glucose Syrup

FructoseGlucoseSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO

Refined sweetener, same substance as high-fructose corn syrup/isoglucose. Not considered more harmful than other added sugars by FDA; still a high-glycaemic sweetener best consumed in moderation.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Lemon

Lemon · No known concerns

Citrus fruit used for flavour and acidity.

Carbon Dioxide

E290 · No known concerns

Gas used for carbonation in fizzy drinks and as a packaging gas to extend shelf life.

ammonium sulphite caramel

No known concerns

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Caffeine

Caffeine · −2 pts

Stimulant in colas, energy drinks, coffee.

Phosphoric Acid

E338 · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Acidity regulator used in cola drinks. Linked to lower bone density with excessive consumption.

Sodium Citrate

E331 · No known concerns

Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.

Sodium Benzoate

E211 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).

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