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Seagram's Ginger Ale
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Seagram's Ginger Ale

Good out of 100 Low confidence
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Why it scores 61

Seagram's Ginger Ale scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Caramel color: The FDA says classes III and IV, which can contain 4-MEI, are the most commonly used food color additives by volume. Regulatory
  2. Sugars 9.5 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
  3. Energy 36 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Ginger Ale

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Ingredients

  • Caramel color
    Regulatory The FDA says classes III and IV, which can contain 4-MEI, are the most commonly used food color additives by volume. [1][2][3][4]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [5][6]
subtotal−22.5

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Sugars 9.5 g / 100 ml
    Strong Very high in sugar. [7]
  • Energy 36 kcal / 100 ml
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. [8]
subtotal−17
TOTAL 61Good

100 − 39.5 = 60.5 → 61

Can’t score above 79. Contains caramel color, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3][4]

GTIN 00072979004433 · 2026-05-07

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy36 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Carbohydrates9.5 g
Sugars9.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 7.5 OZA (222 ml)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

mt/senving total fat in sodium 25mg total carb, total sugars 21g incl, 21g adte s protein ig facts serv, size 1 can calories 80 not a significant soue fat, trans fat, chol d, calcium, iron ann per serving carbonated water, high fructose gorn strif ginger extract with other natural flavors sorbate (to protect taste), caramel color sid benzoate (to protect taste) canned under authority of the coca-cola atlanta, ga 30313 by a member of the cod bottlers' association, atlanta, sa 30327 seagram's and the seagram's crest design are registered trademarks of ldi (cayman) ltd and used under license, e2019 ldi (cayman) ltd, consumer information call 1-866-670-7249 please recycle smartiabel scan here for more food information 6pk

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Sources

  1. Questions & Answers About 4-MEI

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Mar 27, 2020 · Regulator

    “Based on current science, the FDA has no reason to believe that there are any immediate or short-term health risks presented by 4-MEI at the levels expected in food.”

    fda.gov

  2. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int

  3. Caramel Color in Soft Drinks and Exposure to 4-Methylimidazole: A Quantitative Risk Assessment

    PLOS ONE · Feb 18, 2015 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  4. Proposition 65 List of Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity

    California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) · Jul 31, 2026 · Law

    “The date refers to the initial appearance of the chemical on the list.”

    oehha.ca.gov

  5. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  6. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  7. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  8. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov