எண் 002 · பானங்கள் · உலகளாவிய · சேர்க்கப்பட்டது 07 நவ., 2026
Mountain Dew (2 L Bottle)
Mountain Dew (bottled under the authority of PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, NY 10577; US retail pack) · 12 fl oz (360 ml); about 6 servings per 2 L bottle
46g சர்க்கரை/ சேவை → 184% பெரியவர் தினசரி பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்ட* வரம்பில்170kcal/சேவை
The sugariest soft drink in this set at 46g per 12oz glass, and one of the few non-energy drinks carrying real caffeine — the full bottle holds about 300mg, nearly double a can of Monster.
46g added sugar per 12oz serving — 92% of the US added-sugar Daily Value and about 184% of this document's 25g adult referenceEvery gram of carbohydrate is sugarContains caffeine (54 mg/12 fl oz, roughly 300 mg in the 2 L bottle) with no age-restriction statement on the packColoured with Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, INS 102), part of the "Southampton Six" with an EU hyperactivity warningSweetened with high-fructose corn syrupContains two preservatives plus calcium disodium EDTAUS label — figures and formulation may differ from packs sold in Sri Lanka
ஒரு சேவை vs தினசரி பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்ட* வரம்பு
மொத்த சர்க்கரை46g / சேவை
சோடியம்60mg / சேவை
ஊட்டச்சத்து
| ஆற்றல் | 170 kcal |
| மொத்த கார்போஹைட்ரேட்டுகள் | 46 g |
| உணவு நார் | — |
| மொத்த சர்க்கரை | 46 g |
| — சேர்க்கப்பட்டது | 46 g |
| புரதம் | 0 g |
| மொத்த கொழுப்பு | 0 g |
| சோடியம் | 60 mg |
தெரிந்துகொள்ள வேண்டிய பொருட்கள்
Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Concentrated Orange Juice, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Sodium Benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Caffeine, Sodium Citrate, Gum Arabic, Erythorbic Acid (Preserves Freshness), Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor), Yellow 5. Caffeine content: 54mg/12 fl oz.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Corn-derived liquid sweetener with a higher proportion of free fructose than table sugar. Metabolically similar to sugar at equivalent doses; the concern is the total sugar load rather than this form specifically, though heavy fructose intake remains an active area of liver-health research.
Citric Acid (INS 330)
Naturally occurring fruit acid used as an acidulant. Well-studied, low concern; frequent intake from acidic drinks can contribute to dental erosion.
Natural Flavour (unspecified)
Flavouring derived from a natural source rather than synthesised. The term says nothing about how much of the named food is present — often none — so a drink flavoured with "coconut natural flavor" may contain no coconut. No safety concern; a labelling-expectation point.
Sodium Benzoate (INS 211)
Common preservative, generally recognised as safe. Can form trace benzene when combined with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) plus heat/light — a longstanding, low-level concern; typical exposure considered well within safe limits by regulators.
Caffeine
Stimulant. Guidance generally advises against regular caffeine intake for young children; this pack states "not recommended for children under 3."
Sodium Citrate (INS 331)
Acidity regulator/buffering salt derived from citric acid. Low concern, minor sodium contributor.
Gum Arabic (INS 414)
A natural gum from acacia tree sap, used as a stabiliser/thickener. Low concern, also a source of soluble fibre.
Erythorbic Acid (INS 315)
An isomer of ascorbic acid used as an antioxidant to preserve flavour. It has essentially no vitamin C activity despite the chemical similarity, so it is a preservative rather than a nutrient. Approved by FDA and EFSA; low concern at food-use levels.
Calcium Disodium EDTA (INS 385)
A chelating agent that binds trace metal ions which would otherwise degrade flavour and colour. Approved by FDA and EFSA with an established acceptable daily intake; low concern at the levels used in beverages, though it is one of the additives consumer groups periodically flag for review.
Tartrazine (INS 102)
Synthetic yellow azo dye, also one of the "Southampton Six." Can trigger reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals, alongside the same EU hyperactivity labelling requirement.