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Ingredient · Additive

phosphoric acid

Mixed · 4/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

Acidulant in soft drinks + processed foods. FDA GRAS. NIH ODS + AHA flag association with reduced bone mineral density at chronic high-intake levels (cohort studies on cola consumption). Lower rating reflects ultra-processed food signal.

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.