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Is Pepsi Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pepsi

This page reviews Pepsi by Pepsi as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Pepsi contains high fructose corn syrup and sugar, both of which are processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake. The presence of caramel color and phosphoric acid also indicates a highly processed composition.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup and sugar are both added sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains carbonated water, a basic ingredient that provides hydration.
  • Natural flavor is included, which may enhance the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup and sugar are both added sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content.
  • Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3986762

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Frequently asked questions

Pepsi — Pepsi has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Pepsi — Pepsi has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Pepsi products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup and sugar are both added sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content.; Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Pepsi — Pepsi has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: carbonated water. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Pepsi products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Pepsi contains high fructose corn syrup and sugar, both of which are processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake. The presence of caramel color and phosphoric acid also indicates a highly processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains carbonated water, a basic ingredient that provides hydration.; Natural flavor is included, which may enhance the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.

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