Mountain Dew

Flavor:

Major Melon

Ingredients:

Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, Sodium benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Caffeine, Sodium Citrate, Glycerol Ester Of Rosin, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor), Red #40

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Mountain Dew Major Melon receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, indicating a product that ranks low on our cleaner food options scale. This beverage is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which already places it at a disadvantage in terms of our health criteria. The presence of added sugars is a significant concern, particularly with ingredients like Citric Acid and Fructose contributing to its sugar content.

A more alarming ingredient is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), which is a major red flag due to its association with various health issues when consumed in large quantities. HFCS is a common sweetener in sodas and many processed foods, and its inclusion here results in a substantial deduction in our scoring system.

Beyond sugars, Mountain Dew Major Melon contains several potentially harmful additives. These include Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate, and Glycerol Ester of Rosin, all of which contribute to the product’s lower score. The additive Red 40, a synthetic dye, alongside Sodium Benzoate, a preservative, are known for their controversial health effects, and their presence further diminishes the product’s standing.

The inclusion of Calcium Disodium EDTA serves the purpose of protecting flavor but is another additive that raises health concerns. These ingredients, collectively, lead to a significant decrease in the product’s score, as they do not align with the goal of providing cleaner food options.

Mountain Dew Major Melon’s overall composition, with its lack of organic certification, use of GMOs, high sugar content, and array of potentially and known harmful additives, earns it the lowest possible score on our scale. With health and cleanliness in mind, we advise consumers to seek alternative beverages that prioritize natural ingredients, omit harmful additives, and provide more nutritional value. This product does not meet the standards set forth for a cleaner, healthier food option.