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Alive Root Beer Ancient Mushroom Elixir

16 fl oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains sugar alcohols
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Why it scores 64

Alive Root Beer Ancient Mushroom Elixir scores 64 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
  3. Sugars 1.4 g / 100 ml: Contains some sugar. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Root Beer Ancient Mushroom Elixir

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Ingredients

  • Erythritol
    Strong A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. [1][2]
  • Beer
    Regulatory There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy. [3][4]
  • Stevia (steviol glycosides)
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [5][6]
subtotal−12.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [7]
  • 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: non-nutritive sweetener and sugar alcohol (polyol). [7]
subtotal−19.5

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Sugars 1.4 g / 100 ml
    Strong Contains some sugar. [8]
  • Energy 6 kcal / 100 ml
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. [6]
subtotal−4
TOTAL 64Good

100 − 36 = 64

GTIN 00722430160030 · 2026-06-10

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy6 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Carbohydrates3.9 g
Sugars1.4 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 355ml

Ingredients

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

Adaptogenic mushroom blend (reishi, chaga, turkey tail), pu-erh tea, organic raw apple cider vinegar, dark amber maple, root beer spices, organic erythritol, and organic stevia leaf.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Gluten

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk

    Nature Medicine · March 2023 · Peer-reviewed

    “Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”

    doi.org

  2. Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)

    European Food Safety Authority · Dec 20, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  3. About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

    U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Aug 14, 2026 · Regulator

    “There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”

    cdc.gov

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

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int

  5. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline

    World Health Organization · May 15, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”

    who.int

  6. 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

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  8. 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

  9. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”

    doi.org

  10. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  11. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 25, 2011 · Law

    “‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  12. 21 CFR 184.1835 Sorbitol

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Nov 22, 2016 · Law

    ““Excess consumption may have a laxative effect.””

    ecfr.gov