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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils, artificial dyes, artificial preservatives, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives (5 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 4 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.
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Ingredients
Mountain Dew Pitch Black Ii, Soda, Grape
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 1627721, data date 2021-03-19, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving (240 ml, 8 OZA) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 41 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 30 g |
| Dietary fiber | Unknown | Unknown |
| Total sugars | 12.5 g | 30 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | Unknown | Unknown |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose this soda & prebiotic soda
The recorded ingredient label lists 13 ingredients, led by contains: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup and citric acid. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (high fructose corn syrup), natural flavors, seed oils, artificial dyes, artificial preservatives, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives. For this soda & prebiotic soda, the comparison that matters most is sugar per can: compare the actual can size and the total- and added-sugars lines.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (brominated vegetable oil).
- Worth checkingLists artificial dyes (red 40 and blue 1).
- Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (sodium benzoate (preserves freshness)).
- Worth checkingLists corn syrups (high fructose corn syrup).
- Worth checkingLists banned-abroad additives (brominated vegetable oil).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: high fructose corn syrup (first appears at position 2 of 13).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowContains thickeners or stabilizers: gum arabic.
You may prefer another option if…
- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists brominated vegetable oil.
- You avoid artificial dyes: the recorded label lists red 40 and blue 1.
- You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists sodium benzoate (preserves freshness).
- You avoid corn syrups: the recorded label lists high fructose corn syrup.
Compare this against other soda & prebiotic soda
- Sugar per can. Compare the actual can size and the total- and added-sugars lines.
- Sweetener blend. Check sugar, stevia, monk fruit, sugar alcohols or other sweeteners.
- Added fiber. Read the fiber source and grams per can; prebiotic branding alone is not a measured benefit.
Keep reading
- Seed Oils on food labels: names, which foods have it and what to buy instead
- Artificial Dyes on food labels: names, which foods have it and what to buy instead
- Artificial Preservatives on food labels: names, which foods have it and what to buy instead
- Corn Syrups on food labels: names, which foods have it and what to buy instead
- Banned-Abroad Additives on food labels: names, which foods have it and what to buy instead
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References
- Mountain Dew Pitch Black Ii, Soda, Grape: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 1627721) USDA FoodData Central
- Sugary drinks Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control World Health Organization
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mountain Dew Pitch Black Ii, Soda, Grape contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Mountain Dew Pitch Black Ii, Soda, Grape contain artificial dyes or MSG?
The recorded ingredient statement lists artificial dyes or MSG. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Mountain Dew Pitch Black Ii, Soda, Grape?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: CONTAINS**: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), CAFFEINE, SODIUM CITRATE, GUM ARABIC, ASCORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), RED 40, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL, BLUE 1.
Is Mountain Dew Pitch Black Ii, Soda, Grape healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils, artificial dyes, artificial preservatives, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives (5 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 31 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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