Coca Cola
Flavor:
Marshmello's Limited Edition Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar
Ingredients:
Carbonated Water, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural Flavors, Aspartame, Sodium benzoate (To Protect Taste), Sodium Citrate, Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), Caffeine Content: 34mg/12 Fl Oz
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar Marshmello’s Limited Edition is a product that our evaluation suggests consumers should avoid. The beverage is not organic and contains GMO ingredients, which immediately reduces its standing on our scale. Moreover, it includes added sugars in the form of Acesulfame Potassium and Aspartame, both of which are artificial sweeteners with potential health concerns.
The list of ingredients also features several additives that raise red flags. Natural flavors, while seemingly innocuous, are a broad category that lacks transparency. Sodium Citrate is used to adjust the acidity, and though it is generally recognized as safe, its necessity in a health-conscious diet is questionable. Caramel color, a common cosmetic additive for beverages, has been scrutinized for its possible adverse health effects.
Among the more concerning ingredients is Aspartame, a low-calorie sweetener linked to a variety of health debates. Sodium Benzoate, a preservative, is included to maintain taste but has been the subject of scrutiny for its potential to form benzene, a known carcinogen, when combined with vitamin C.
The presence of these components, which are at odds with a clean eating philosophy, anchors the product at the lowest end of our rating scale. The inclusion of caffeine might be the only typical ingredient found in a standard cola beverage, but it does not offset the negative aspects of the other additives.
The Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar Marshmello’s Limited Edition is a product surrounded by health-related concerns due to its composition. It fails to meet the criteria for those seeking cleaner food options, as reflected by its minimal green leaf rating. Consumers looking for healthier alternatives are advised to consider other beverages that align more closely with the values of organic, non-GMO, and additive-free nutrition.
Certifications:
None
Product formulations and certifications may change. For current nutrition facts and ingredient
line information, check product packaging.
Categories:
None
Alternatives
No Items found.
How We Rate
Every company today has a responsibility to be a net positive for the planet,
for society, and for our ecosystem