Coca-Cola — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Coca-Cola by Coca-Cola DUMP — score 20/90.

Highly processed beverage with high sugar content and artificial additives.

Why this verdict

• High sugar content
• Artificial color (E150d)
• Phosphoric acid presence
• NOVA 4 ultra-processed
• Serving size manipulation — label understates real calories/sugar

Ingredients (6)

• Eau gazéifiée (safe) — Carbonated water, generally safe.
• sucre (moderate) — Excessive sugar contributes to various health issues like obesity and diabetes.
• colorant: E150d (moderate) — Caramel color, artificially created, may carry health risks in high amounts.
• acidifiant: acide phosphorique (moderate) — Phosphoric acid can erode tooth enamel and leach calcium from bones with high consumption.
• arômes naturels (safe) — Natural flavors used for taste enhancement.
• arôme caféine (safe) — Caffeine, a natural stimulant, safe in moderate amounts.

Healthier alternatives

• sparkling water lime
• LEMON FLAVORED SELTZER WATER, LEMON
• Zero Sugar Clearly Canadian
• San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
• S. Pellegrino Water