Quaffing an Orange Chemical Cocktail

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Orange Chemical Cocktail


Ode to an Orange Pop

Carbonated Water,
Citric Acid,
Sodium Citrate,
Malic Acid,
Sodium Benzoate (Preservative),
Aspartame,
Modified Food Starch,
Acelsulfame Potassium,
Natural Flavors,
Caffeine,
Ester Gum,
Yellow 6,
Red 40.

Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine

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