Brisk Iced Tea Lemon by Lipton Brisk (PepsiCo) is sold across 2 regions: Canada, United States. 24 ingredient occurrences are shared across regions, 0 appear under different names or aliases, and 0 are unique to a single region.
Category: Sweeteners (synthetic)
Also known as: Ace-K, Acesulfame K, E950, INS 950, Sunett
An artificial sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose. It passes through the body unchanged and contributes zero calories. Often used in combination with other sweeteners to mask aftertaste.
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Category: Acidulants (naturally derived)
Also known as: 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid, Anhydrous Citric Acid, CA, Citric Acid Monohydrate, E330
Citric acid is a tricarboxylic alpha-hydroxy acid (2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, formula C6H8O7) that occurs naturally at high concentrations in citrus fruits — lemons and limes are about 5–7% citric acid by weight — and is a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle of cellular respiration. Despite its citrus origin, virtually all commercial citric acid (over 2 million tonnes globally per year) is produced by submerged fermentation of glucose or sucrose using the mold Aspergillus niger, then crystallized as the anhydrous form or as the monohydrate. In foods it functions as an acidulant (giving the sour kick to sodas, candies, gummies, jams, sherbet, and powdered drink mixes), pH adjuster, chelating agent (sequesters trace metals to prevent fat oxidation and color loss), antioxidant synergist, emulsifier-stabilizer, and leavening acid (in combination with sodium bicarbonate). In personal-care products it is the standard pH adjuster for shampoos, cleansers, and skincare. The FDA affirms citric acid as GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1033 with no use-level limit, and the EU permits it as additive E330 at quantum satis under Reg. 1333/2008. Although fermentation occasionally uses corn, wheat, or beet substrates, the final product is generally considered allergen-free.
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Category: Chelating Agent (synthetic)
Also known as: Calcium Disodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, E385, E386, Edetic Acid, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA
EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a synthetic polyaminocarboxylic-acid chelating agent that binds metal ions (especially iron, copper, calcium, lead, and zinc), preventing them from catalyzing oxidation reactions or precipitating in formulations. EDTA appears in food as Calcium Disodium EDTA (E385) and Disodium EDTA (E386), used as a preservative/sequestrant in mayonnaise, salad dressings, canned vegetables, canned legumes, canned crustaceans, emulsified sauces, ready-to-drink beverages, and low-fat spreads. In cosmetics and personal care, EDTA forms (Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA, Calcium Disodium EDTA) are used as chelators in shampoos, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, and toothpaste to stabilize formulations, improve foam, prevent rancidity, and enhance preservative efficacy. The FDA permits Calcium Disodium EDTA in specified food categories under 21 CFR 172.120 with maximum-use limits (e.g. ≤75 ppm in mayonnaise). In the EU, E385 is authorized under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 only in a limited list of foods at product-specific maximum levels. EFSA's 2024 call for new safety data signals ongoing review following research linking EDTA to intestinal inflammation in animal models. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives sets a group ADI of 1.9 mg/kg bw/day for total EDTA intake. EDTA is synthetically manufactured. CAS 60-00-4 (EDTA acid form).
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Category: Sweeteners (synthetic)
Also known as: Corn Syrup, Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Glucose Fructose, Glucose-Fructose, HFCS, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Isoglucose
A liquid sweetener made from starch hydrolysis, containing a mixture of glucose and fructose. European labeling term for what is called high fructose corn syrup in the US.
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Category: Base Ingredients (naturally derived)
Also known as: Flavour, Flavouring, Natural Flavoring, Natural Flavors, Natural Flavour, Natural Flavours, Natural Smoke Flavour
Flavoring substances derived from natural sources such as plant or animal materials; composition not fully disclosed.
Category: Acidulants (synthetic)
Also known as: Acidity Regulator (INS 338), E338, Orthophosphoric Acid
An inorganic acid used as an acidulant in cola drinks. Contributes to the tangy taste. High consumption linked to reduced bone mineral density.
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Category: Preservatives (synthetic)
Also known as: E202, Potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate, Potassium 2,4-Hexadienoate, Sorbic Acid Potassium Salt, Sorbistat-K
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid (formula C6H7KO2, potassium 2,4-hexadienoate), a white-to-pale-yellow crystalline powder produced by neutralizing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. It is one of the most widely used food preservatives globally because of its broad antimicrobial activity against yeasts, molds, and many bacteria, its lack of taste or odor at typical use levels (0.025–0.1%), and its higher water solubility than sorbic acid itself. It is most effective in mildly acidic conditions (pH below 6.5). In foods it appears in wines (where it stops residual yeast fermentation), cheese, baked goods, dried fruits, dips, salad dressings, syrups, jellies, jams, frozen pizza dough, pickles, smoked fish, and meat alternatives. It also serves as a preservative in personal-care products (lotions, shampoos, eye-care drops) and pharmaceutical syrups. The FDA affirms potassium sorbate as GRAS under 21 CFR 182.3640, and the EU permits it as additive E202 with category-specific maximum-use levels under Reg. 1333/2008. EFSA's 2015 re-evaluation reaffirmed safety at current exposure levels with an Acceptable Daily Intake of 11 mg/kg body weight per day for sorbates (sum of sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, and calcium sorbate). Allergic reactions are uncommon; mild contact irritation is reported in cosmetic exposure at high concentrations.
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Category: Preservatives (synthetic)
Also known as: Benzoate of Soda, Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt, E211, Sodium Benzoic Acid
Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid (formula C6H5COONa), a white crystalline powder produced by neutralizing benzoic acid with sodium hydroxide. It occurs naturally at low levels in cranberries, prunes, plums, cinnamon, and cloves, but commercial production is almost entirely synthetic from toluene oxidation. It functions as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative most effective in acidic conditions (pH below 4.5, where the equilibrium shifts toward the active free benzoic acid form), and is used at 0.05–0.1% in carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices, jams, jellies, salad dressings, pickles, syrups, condiments, baked goods, and pharmaceutical liquid preparations. It also appears in personal-care products (shampoos, lotions, mouthwash) as a preservative. The FDA affirms sodium benzoate as GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1733 with a maximum 0.1% use level in foods, and the EU permits it as additive E211 with category-specific maximum-use levels under Reg. 1333/2008. ⚠️ A 2006 FDA advisory and subsequent EFSA review confirmed that sodium benzoate can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in acidic beverages, especially under heat or light, to form trace amounts of benzene — a known human carcinogen. Manufacturers have largely reformulated affected products; the FDA now treats this as a contamination issue under acceptable thresholds. Some studies have also linked benzoate to hyperactivity in sensitive children (the Southampton six-additive study).
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Category: Preservatives (synthetic)
Also known as: Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Sodium salts of polyphosphoric acid used as a sequestrant and flavor stabilizer in beverages. Prevents oxidation of flavors.
Category: Sweeteners (synthetic)
Also known as: 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxyfructose-4-chloro-4-deoxygalactose, E955, Splenda, TGS, Trichlorogalactosucrose
Sucralose is a high-intensity non-nutritive sweetener, chemically a chlorinated derivative of sucrose in which three hydroxyl groups have been selectively replaced by chlorine atoms (IUPAC: 1,6-dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranoside). It is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose, heat-stable up to 120°C (making it suitable for baking unlike aspartame), and almost entirely unmetabolized — about 85% passes through the body unchanged in feces. Discovered at Tate & Lyle/Queen Elizabeth College in 1976, it is sold under the brand name Splenda. In foods and beverages it functions as a sugar replacement in diet sodas, tabletop sweeteners, sugar-free desserts, baked goods, chewing gum, dairy products, sauces, and over-the-counter pharmaceutical syrups and chewables. The FDA approved sucralose as a general-purpose sweetener in 1999 (21 CFR 172.831), and the EU permits it as additive E955 with maximum-use levels by food category under Reg. 1133/2008. JECFA has set an Acceptable Daily Intake of 0–15 mg/kg body weight. In 2023 IARC and a U.S. NTP study raised concerns about a sucralose-6-acetate impurity formed during heating above 120°C; EFSA reaffirmed safety at current ADI levels in 2024 but flagged the issue for further review.
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Category: Base Ingredients (naturally derived)
Also known as: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Aqua/Water/Eau, Carbonated Water, Filtered Water, Purified Water, Treated Water
Purified water used as the primary solvent and carrier in cosmetic formulations. Also listed as Aqua in INCI nomenclature.