Pepsi Cola 12-Pack (12 fl oz cans) — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Pepsi Cola 12-Pack (12 fl oz cans) by Pepsi DUMP — score 17/90.

Pepsi is carbonated sugar water — and it uses two sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup plus cane sugar, to hit around 41g of sugar a can. Caramel color and phosphoric acid handle the look and the bite. There is caffeine and nothing else of value.

Why this verdict

• About 41g of sugar per can from two sources — high-fructose corn syrup and cane sugar stacked
• Caramel color and phosphoric acid are pure cosmetics and tang with no nutrition
• NOVA 4 ultra-processed cola: no protein, fiber, or micronutrients
• No health claims to contradict — it is simply sugar and caffeine, which lands it at DUMP

Ingredients (8)

• Carbonated Water (safe) — Basic component of most beverages, provides fizziness.
• High Fructose Corn Syrup (caution) — The dominant sweetener and second ingredient; drives the sugar load.
• caramel color (caution) — Artificial coloring for a browned look, no nutritional purpose.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Phosphoric Acid (caution) — Acidulant giving cola its tang. Erodes tooth enamel and is associated with lower bone density at high soda intake.
• Caffeine (moderate) — Mild stimulant, 43mg per serving. Fine in moderation but makes the drink mildly habit-forming.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
• Natural flavor (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor blend; minor but not fully transparent.