amber
Sucralose
Studies show altered gut microbiota and increased gut permeability.
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Mother Zero Sugar Original Energy Drink 500mL x 4 pack
Is Mother Zero Sugar Original Energy Drink 500mL x 4 pack low tox? Our scanner flagged 2 ingredients (2 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
2 caution
2 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Caramel Iv
Contains 4-methylimidazole, an IARC Group 2B carcinogen formed during ammonia processing.
Full ingredients (from label)
Carbonated WaterAcidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate)TaurineFlavourCaffeineGuarana ExtractSweeteners (Acesulphame Potassium, Sucralose)Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)Colour (Caramel IV)Vitamins Niacin (B3)Pantothenic Acid (B5)Vitamin B6.
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.