Campa Cola — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Campa Cola by Campa DUMP — score 17/90.

Reliance resurrected the nostalgia; the formula is just cola — sugar water, phosphoric acid, caramel colour and a preservative. 'The Great Indian Taste' turns out to taste exactly like every multinational cola it's positioned against. Patriotism doesn't neutralise 11 grams of sugar per 100 ml.

Why this verdict

• Sugar is the second ingredient — roughly 11 g of liquid sugar per 100 ml, the fastest way to drink your daily limit
• Phosphoric acid (INS 338) erodes tooth enamel and strains kidneys with regular cola intake
• Caramel colour 150d (ammonia-sulfite process) carries 4-MEI contamination concerns
• Sodium benzoate preservative plus added caffeine — a synthetic additive stack in sugar water
• Zero nutrition: no protein, no fiber, nothing but sweetness, acid and colour

Ingredients (8)

• Carbonated Water (safe) — Basic component of most beverages, provides fizziness.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Acidity regulator (338) - phosphoric acid (moderate) — Gives cola its tang but erodes tooth enamel and is linked to lower bone density in heavy soda drinkers.
• Acidity Regulator (331(iii) - Trisodium Citrate) (safe) — A common buffering salt, generally harmless in these amounts.
• Caffeine (moderate) — Mild stimulant, 43mg per serving. Fine in moderation but makes the drink mildly habit-forming.
• Color (150d - Caramel Color) (moderate) — Purely cosmetic brown dye; the 150d/4-MEI class has drawn scrutiny over trace byproducts.
• Preservative (211 - Sodium Benzoate) (moderate) — Extends shelf life; can form small amounts of benzene when combined with acids, and offers no benefit to you.
• Natural Flavouring Substances (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor blend that drives the cola craving without any nutritional contribution.

Healthier alternatives

• Kirkland Signature Sparkling Water (Flavored Variety Pack)
• Simple Truth Black Cherry Sparkling Water
• Sparkling Water Black Cherry
• Good & Gather Lime Sparkling Water
• S. Pellegrino Water