Pepsi

Flavor:

Pepsi Zero Sugar Mango

Ingredients:

Carbonated Water, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Aspartame, Natural Flavor, Caffeine, Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness), Potassium Citrate, Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), Citric Acid, Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Pepsi Zero Sugar Mango falls short of meeting the cleaner food criteria set by our website. This rating reflects the product’s use of various ingredients that detract from its healthfulness, aligning it with the lower end of our evaluation scale.

The beverage is not organic, which results in a reduced score. Furthermore, it includes non-GMO ingredients, another factor that negatively impacts its rating. The presence of Citric Acid is considered an added sugar, which is a detractor in our scoring system. More concerning are the artificial sweeteners Acesulfame Potassium and Aspartame, which are significant contributors to the product’s low score due to their potential health implications.

Additionally, the Pepsi Zero Sugar Mango contains a range of additives that are flagged as potentially harmful. Among these, Natural Flavor and Potassium Sorbate are included, which contribute to the overall reduced score. The Caramel Color, an additive used to achieve the desired appearance, is especially problematic. It is not only potentially harmful but is also listed as a known harmful additive, alongside Aspartame. This ingredient alone has a considerable impact on the product’s final score.

This product, with its combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and harmful additives, receives the lowest possible rating on our scale. The assessment is clear and reflects a comprehensive analysis of the product’s ingredients, revealing that it does not align with the cleaner, healthier food options recommended on the website. Consumers seeking alternatives would be advised to consider other products that better meet the criteria for healthful consumption. The Pepsi Zero Sugar Mango, with its current formulation, is not endorsed by our rating system.