Saranac Black Cherry Cream Soda — DUMP

Name: Saranac Black Cherry Cream Soda
Brand: F. X. Matt Brewing Co.

Munch or Dump rates Saranac Black Cherry Cream Soda by F. X. Matt Brewing Co. DUMP — score 17/90.

A high-fructose-corn-syrup soda dressed up as hand-crafted heritage soda, colored with two artificial dyes and flavored artificially. No real cherries, no cream.

Why this verdict

High fructose corn syrup is the #1 sweetener (~44g sugar per bottle) — empty fast-absorbing calories
Two artificial dyes (FD&C Red #40, Blue #1) for color, no real fruit
Flavor is artificial — no actual cherries or cream despite the name
Sodium benzoate preservative plus caramel color make this a textbook ultra-processed soda

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.
Natural & Artificial Flavors (caution) — Synthetic flavoring system.
citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
sodium benzoate (caution) — Chemical preservative for shelf life.
caramel color (caution) — Artificial coloring for a browned look, no nutritional purpose.
FD&C Red 40 (concerning) — Petroleum-derived artificial dye added only for the pink color; linked to hyperactivity concerns and offers zero nutrition.
FD&C Blue #1 (avoid) — Petroleum-derived synthetic dye used purely for color.