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Caramel Colored Carcinogens in Soda

Carcinogens in Soda

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  • Caramel color, which is widely used in brown soft drinks, may cause cancer due to 4-methylimidazole (4-MeI), a chemical byproduct formed when certain types of caramel coloring are manufactured

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