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Is aspartame safe? What IARC, WHO and the FDA concluded.
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What aspartame is, what the IARC 2023 “possibly carcinogenic” rating means next to the unchanged WHO and FDA intake limits, how the other artificial sweeteners compare, and which catalog products list aspartame or other artificial sweeteners.
Quick answer
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener found in diet soda, sugar-free gum and some yogurts. In July 2023 IARC classified it as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B) based on limited evidence, while the WHO and FAO’s JECFA kept its acceptable daily intake at 40 mg per kg of body weight. The FDA’s limit is 50 mg per kg and it says it has no safety concerns under approved conditions. People with PKU must avoid it.
- IARC (2023)
- Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic
- JECFA ADI
- 40 mg/kg body weight
- FDA ADI
- 50 mg/kg body weight
- Must avoid
- People with PKU
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01 · A closer look
What the 2023 IARC and JECFA reviews found.
On July 14, 2023 IARC classified aspartame in Group 2B, “possibly carcinogenic to humans”, citing limited evidence mainly for liver cancer in humans, with limited evidence in animals. That rating reflects how strong the evidence is that a hazard exists, not the risk at ordinary intake. The same day JECFA reaffirmed an acceptable daily intake of 0 to 40 mg per kg of body weight, found the human cancer evidence unconvincing, and said safety is not a major concern at commonly used doses. WHO notes roughly 9 to 14 cans of diet soft drink a day for a 70 kg adult would be needed to exceed it, with no other sources.
WHO: aspartame hazard and risk assessment results released (July 14, 2023)02 · A closer look
What the FDA says.
The FDA lists acceptable daily intakes of 50 mg per kg of body weight for aspartame, 5 for sucralose, 15 for saccharin and 15 for acesulfame potassium, and says its scientists have no safety concerns when aspartame is used under approved conditions. It disagrees with IARC’s classification, and notes people with phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid or restrict aspartame.
FDA: aspartame and other sweeteners in food (current as of Feb 27, 2025)03 · A closer look
Aspartame names on labels.
Look for aspartame, NutraSweet, Equal or E951, and a “Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine” statement. Other artificial sweeteners this checker flags are sucralose (Splenda, E955), saccharin (Sweet’N Low, E954), acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, E950), neotame (E961) and advantame (E969). Stevia, monk fruit, allulose and sugar alcohols are not flagged. The catalog products below list at least one flagged sweetener on their recorded label.
04 · A closer look
Aspartame vs sucralose.
Both are FDA-approved, with different intake limits and chemistry. The detailed side-by-side table is on the artificial sweeteners additive guide linked below.
05 · A closer look
How to avoid them.
Read the ingredient list, not the front-of-pack claim: “zero sugar” and “sugar free” products usually contain at least one. Choose products sweetened with sugar, honey, maple syrup or fruit, or with a plant-based sweetener if you accept those. Whether to avoid any sweetener is your call; this page is a label reference.
The short answer
Our picks for aspartame and artificial sweeteners
No pick yetEvery scored aspartame and artificial sweeteners label lists at least one of the groups we check, so nothing here earns a pick.
Clear noAtkins Stone Fired Three Meat Pepperoni, Italian Sausage & Bacon with a Blend of Three Cheeses Pizza (lists seed oils, artificial sweeteners and artificial preservatives), Signature Select Hazelnut Flavored Coffee Creamer (lists seed oils, artificial sweeteners and corn syrups), Nissin Sweet Chili Cup Noodles (lists seed oils, artificial sweeteners and artificial preservatives), plus 21 more with a listed group.
Ranked from 24 of 24 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients PREPARED NAVY BEANS, WATER, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, PAPRIKA, TURMERIC), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, SPICES, SUCRALOSE, GARLIC POWDER. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2601077 · data date 2023-07-13 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients PEACHES, WATER, ASCORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT COLOR), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE. Label checked 2026-10-20 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2675032 · data date 2023-11-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients TEA (FILTERED WATER, BREWED TEA CONCENTRATE), NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR, ASPARTAME, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2678674 · data date 2023-11-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, ONION POWDER, SUCRALOSE*, SPICE. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2210852 · data date 2022-01-06 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, CARROT FIBER, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2390158 · data date 2022-12-22 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients 100% Whole Grain Non-GMO Popcorn, Palm Oil, Salt, Sugar, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Rosemary Extract and Ascorbic Acid (to Preserve Freshness), Sucralose. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients FILTERED WATER, CRANBERRY JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, GRAPE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE PECTIN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2548473 · data date 2023-05-25 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Sucralose, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, L-Theanine, Acesulfame Potassium, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Natural Flavor, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Salt, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Guarana Seed Extract, D-Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12). Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Phosphoric Acid, L-Theanine, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Sucralose, Caffeine, L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Acesulfame Potassium, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Natural Flavor, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Salt, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Guarana Seed Extract, D-Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12). Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 2 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients MILK PROTEIN BLEND (CALCIUM CASEINATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), GLYCERIN, BOVINE COLLAGEN HYDROLYSATE, MALTITOL, POLYDEXTROSE, WATER, COCOA BUTTER, DRY WHOLE MILK, ROASTED PEANUT PIECES, PEANUT PASTE (PEANUTS), SUNFLOWER OIL, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SALT, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SUCRALOSE. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients CARBONATED WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR, ASPARTAME, SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PROTECT TASTE), SODIUM CITRATE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CAFFEINE Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2597015 · data date 2023-07-13 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 2 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, MIXED TRIGLYCERIDES, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, BLUE 1 Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2597050 · data date 2023-07-13 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients CONCENTRATED COFFEE (WATER, COFFEE SOLIDS), FRUCTOSE, GLYCERIN, CARAMEL COLOR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SUCRALOSE AND ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (SWEETENERS), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SULFUR DIOXIDE (SULFITES). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 1626982 · data date 2021-03-19 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 2 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients CARBONATED WATER, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (TO ENSURE FRESHNESS), SUCRALOSE, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, GUM ARABIC, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), RED 40, ESTER GUM, BIOTIN 1% TRIT. (MALTODEXTRIN), NIACINAMIDE (B3), D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (B5), VITAMIN B12 0.1% (MANNITOL), VITAMIN D3, PYRIDOXINE HCL (B6). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2489004 · data date 2023-02-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients WATER, SUCRALOSE, MALIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE) Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2368305 · data date 2022-12-07 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 2 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN, PALM AND PALM KERNEL), SORBITOL, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS), CORN STARCH, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, BAKING SODA, ASPARTAME (PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE), AMMONIUM BICARBONATE. Label checked 2026-10-19 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 1852707 · data date 2021-07-29 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 2 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate, Rice Flour, Natural Flavor (Sugar, Gum Acacia, Corn Starch, Natural Flavor), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Sucralose. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 55 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 2 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate, Rice Flour, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Rice Syrup Solids, Salt, Sucralose, Vegetable Juice, Glycose Syrup Solids, Citric Acid. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 53 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients CULTURED ULTRAFILTERED NONFAT MILK, CULTURED SKIM MILK, BLUEBERRIES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SUCRALOSE, NEOTAME, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, ACTIVE CULTURES WITH L.ACIDOPHILUS, B.BIFIDUM. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2493379 · data date 2023-03-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 53 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Micellar Casein), Erythritol, Natural Flavors, Milk Protein Isolate, Soluble Corn Fiber, Coconut Oil, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Palm Kernel Oil, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Sodium Caseinate, Baking Soda, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageen- An, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose, Steviol Glycosides (Stevia). Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 47 / 1006 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 2 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients CRUST (WATER, PIZZA BASE [WHEAT GLUTEN, CORN STARCH, OAT FIBER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOY BEAN OIL, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, AND 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MONOGLYCERIDES, SUCRALOSE, L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE], RESISTANT MALTODEXTRIN, RESISTANT CORN STARCH (DIETARY FIBER), OIL BLEND [CORN OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], WHEAT FLOUR, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, GUAR GUM, YEAST, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, GARLIC POWDER), SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, OIL BLEND [CORN OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], SPICE BLEND [GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES, ONION], SALT, GRATED ROMANO BLEND [PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES AND CELLULOSE {TO PREVENT CAKING)], BASIL), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), LOW MOISTURE MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), PEPPERONI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE (PORK, SPICES, WATER, SALT, FLAVORINGS, PAPRIKA). FULLY COOKED BACON PIECES (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERY THORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. MAY CONTAIN SMOKE FLAVORING). Label checked 2026-10-20 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2666171 · data date 2023-11-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 47 / 1007 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 3 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients REDUCED FAT ULTRA-FILTERED MILK, SUGAR, ALKALIZED COCOA, LACTASE ENZYME, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2757759 · data date 2026-04-23 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 47 / 1006 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 2 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, SESAME OIL), TAPIOCA STARCH, SUGAR, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BETA CAROTENE COLOR, CITRIC ACID, CONCENTRATED LIME JUICE, CORN STARCH, CRUSHED RED CHILI PEPPER, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DRIED CARROT STRIP, DRIED CILANTRO FLAKE, DRIED GREEN BEAN, DRIED MINCED GARLIC, DRIED TOMATO, GARLIC POWDER, GLUCOSE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, SOYBEAN, SUCRALOSE, TBHQ (PRESERVATIVE), VINEGAR, WHEAT. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2657220 · data date 2023-10-26 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 47 / 1006 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 2 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: PALM, PALM KERNEL, COCONUT, SOYBEAN), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS*, SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, SILICON DIOXIDE, SALT, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2420958 · data date 2022-12-22 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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