Been a while since this has come down to realistic prices at Amazon. Finally cheaper than Coles or Woolies, stock up!
Works out to $1.77 each
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Thanks for heads up, good to know. It hasn't been in the $1.70's for a long time… even on sale at Coles and Woolies recently it's been $2.10.
I like Amazon because they'll deliver it all to the front door and I don't have to stuff around at Woolies carting it through the register etc.
But good to know for those with a Woolies close by, cheers.
The benefit of purchasing from Woolworths, is that you don't have to purchase 12 bottles and can mix with other flavours.
I would buy from WW, not Amazon, by the time it gets delivered, drinks would be well shaken and stirred LOL
Maybe this is the reason for discount
WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen -sources
You know what else is a carcinogen to humans? cigarettes, but people still inhale that like it's 2 for 1
Those potential cancer patients gave you thumbs down.
If you read the article you'll see why it's meaningless. "Possible carcinogen" simply means there is evidence that exists that it can cause cancer. It doesn't matter whether that evidence is conclusive, the amount that people have to consume to be of higher risk or what else was going on with them. You'll note there is no rating of "does not cause cancer" in there, only a lack of data.
Since aspartame is one of, if not the most, tested food products on the planet, it's not surprising that some studies hit towards it being a carcinogen - simply due to statistical anomalies. Trying to narrow down a cause of cancer is extremely difficult, you need a very high level of specific cancers amongst a specific audience (i.e. smokers). That people who down a few litres of coke zero a day have higher cancers isn't surprising though - they're clearly not very sensible in their habits. Much like people who claim Roundup gave them cancer, it tends to be a very small number of people who wore no safety gear and basically doused themselves in it. It doesn't mean it's not safe to use at home with safety gear.
We know that smoking causes cancer. We think red meat causes cancer. There's a chance that aspartame causes cancer (which isn't surprising, since basically everything does).
omg you guys that want this crap in your are sad, just buy the original if your that desperate
I don't care about soft drinks, I know they're shitty for me. Likewise I agree with the WHO's advice, it makes for good public policy planning to understand the risks of products. But for the individual it means nothing.
@freefall101: there is a host of resources you can find on aspartame and how it was developed by no other then Mosanto
if you put anything that Mosanto makes in your you, have damaged brain function from it
dont want to sound like a crazy tin foil hat person but mate - its not hard to put 2 + 2 and people have known for ages this crap kills you slowly
might as well smoke
@botchie: Even 2 seconds on Google show it was bought out by Monsanto two decades after it was invented. I've read plenty about it, the studies done on it, and how strictly regulated and reviewed it is all around the world.
It may well wind up being terrible for us, so is sugar, but the hyperbole doesn't really help convince me.
I'd also be highly surprised if you've gotten through life without being exposed to anything monsanto makes. But in terms of brain damage there's a lot more blame to be laid on lead paint and leaded petrol than monsanto products.
@freefall101: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8227014/ - what's so good about it?
you go and trust them, i stay clear of anything Mosanto touches - their track record hasn't been great , you are right I probably had plenty of aspartame but not by choice, its in everything
however I would never advocate it or think it does nothing to you, its artificial and there is no way its not messing up with something, its all about how much you are exposed to it, you get it in a drink, you get it in gum, supplements etc etc, it ends up being a lot
@botchie: Where did I say it was good? You're putting a hell of a lot of words in my mouth. I would never recommend eating it, it's just there to sweeten and it's not sugar, that's it. At reasonable levels it's fine to consume, just as that link says. That's it, there's no monsanto conspiracy, there's no piles of people with damaged brain function, it's just a food additive that should be consumed in moderation.
If anyone is consuming it at harmful levels they should definitely see their doctor. But then they should if they're consuming harmful levels of anything - whether artificial or natural.
You seem to be unable to avoid hyperbole. It being artificial doesn't mean it's messing something up, small quantities definitely can do nothing - we have this great toxin removal system called a liver. You're right that it's all about how much you're exposed, yet I don't get why you're saying so much other stuff that's pure FUD.
an adult weighing 60 kg (132 pounds) would have to drink between 12 and 36 cans of diet soda – depending on the amount of aspartame in the beverage – every day to be at risk.
Imagine a non-large person drinking 13 litres a day. To even physically buy that much soda would be a challenge. Do they order it via the pallet?
Studies suggest that aspartame and its metabolites increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinsonism, multiple sclerosis and brain tumors
drink that coke down bud!!!
its good 4 u
Maybe this is the reason for discount
Sugar is probably worse.
Maybe that's why many sugary drinks are cheaper than water…
Free water at the local park tap
Not probably worse, the sugar is definitely worse.
sugar is definitely worse.
obesity, diabetes, cancer, tooth decay, impotency etc. etc. etc.
Did you read the article?
There is no proven link, and the chemical they are talking about (aspartame), needs to be consumed in ridiculous quantities… ie a person weighing 60kg needs to drink 12-36 cans of diet drink DAILY to be at risk.
This story provides absolutely no link to aspartame being any more dangerous than what has been known in four decades of use.
And sugar (not cancerous!) is far more dangerous to consume over the long term.
To add to that, they also list alovera, red meat and toast as possible carcinogens. Lol
ie a person weighing 60kg needs to drink 12-36 cans of diet drink DAILY to be at risk.
wait a minute, that is 67% of OzBargainers !!!!!!!
Less than 60kg. No.
I'm sure if we dig hard enough, we could find an article that suggests air causes cancer. Perhaps we should stop breathing too?
we could find an article that suggests air causes cancer.
Coincidentally, I've almost completed a white paper on this…
I have accumulated convincing evidence that nearly all people who have died of cancer, have at some stage in their lives breathed air…
waiting for the almost mandatory dihydrogen monoxide warning post at this point
I'm sure if we dig hard enough, we could find an article that suggests air causes cancer. Perhaps we should stop breathing too?
No joke, I remember seeing something that said there is a correlation between food and cancer. The less food you eat, the lower your chances. So just stop eating food and you'll be fine.
Maybe this is the reason for discount
Pro tip for reading the news. Whenever it says, 'could', 'might', or 'possible', it means it's BS.
Let's do a quick read and see if we can find why this is yet another example of fake news:
"It does not take into account how much of a product a person can safely consume"
That's kind of important don't you think?
"an adult weighing 60 kg would have to drink between 12 and 36 cans of diet soda every day to be at risk"
I don't know about you but I'm a fit and healthy 90kg so I'd need to drink upwards of 40 cans a day (40 cans!). ie So not a risk then. Just another alarmist headline designed to generate clicks…
Yep!
News.com.au CLICKBAIT!
News.com.au CLICKBAIT!
The provided link was Reuters, not news.com.au
If you've bought into the idea that only your news is the true news and the others are fake then you are drinking the kool-aid. They are all clickbait. It is the business model.
So what you're saying is that 90% of the Swisse and Nature's Own products may not do exactly what they claim they may help with?
I heard the Sun can also give you cancer
Aspartame was also my seizure trigger.
Thanks
Thanks bought some!
Better wait for warehouse deals and you get this for under $15.
That’s about Diet Coke. This offer is coke no sugar!
….no sugar still uses aspartame :/, most sugar free drinks do..
Costco had 1.25L x 6 for $8.99 when I was there on the weekend.
Vic pricing - but still likely to be cheaper than this deal if in a container deposit jurisdiction.
this or whiteking to clean up my toilet ?
This tastes better.
you have not tried to taste whiteking yet ?
The lemony goodness in White King is perfect to cut down greasy foods.
Aspartame on sale. Good deal.
Before you hit that buy button, read this article first.
Ingredient found in diet drinks a potential cancer risk, report finds
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/ing…
keyword: potential
Sugar is probably a higher risk…
so dont drink it either?
One study out of hundreds.
Who wants Diabetes?
This doesn't affect Diabetes
Who wants Diabetes?
I wouldn't mind a once-off positive test for it so I can get metformin
I hope all these commenters talking about cancer risk and health issues go into every other food or drink post like Hungry Jacks, Wine etc. Because if not, you're being hypocritical. All food/drink, when not taken in moderation is bad for you.
If you're drinking litres of this stuff, its probably bad for you. But a couple cans a day (remembering that it has less than a third of the caffeine of coffee), isn't going to kill you. Stop with the fearmongering. News.com.au has published an obscure story on "research"…. that should be your first clue of click bait.
It's kinda lame that this isn't the same price for regular coke.
Breaking news. Evidence suggests crossing the road may result in death. Up next on news.com.au the world is flat.
…crossing the road may result in death.
…the world is flat.
That's lucky….imagine if the world was round, we'd all be slipping and rolling into the path of moving cars
keep your eye on liquorland/first choice….regulary have 3x2L proper coke (not this asapartame/asapartofyou garbage ) for $10 + whatever % you can gank off CR/SB
price per L ends up close to Que cola!
https://www.amazon.com.au/Coca-Cola-Sugar-Raspberry-Multipac…
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Raspberry Soft Drink Multipack Bottles 12 x 1.25L
$21.24
$19.12 with Subscribe & Save
People who only read click-bait titles count: 3
But sure, let's ignore the plethora of scientifically proven issues with sugar consumption.
I got a response from Coca Cola after asking about a statement from Coca Cola after these news:
Hi hairpolice,
Thank you for your enquiry.
We have strong confidence in the science behind the safety of our ingredients and all of our ingredients are authorized for use by regulatory authorities around the world, including our local Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact us.
Kind regards,
James
Consumer Services
National Sales Centre
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia
T: 1800 025 123
E: [email protected]
A: PO BOX 1895, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
Translation: Keep calm & consume coke & carry on.
I don't like the American spelling of "authorised". This is Australia. They should type like an Australian.
Does anyone know whether these are usually long-dated expiry or short-dated?
Just order and see. If short dated argue in chat and get product for free.
You don't want these if they are short-dated. They taste terrible.
Yep… that's happened once to me. Got a 12 pack and it was going to expire the following month.
Contacted them and got a full refund, no issue.
Thanks for the advice, will take the plunge!
Ya same here..stopped ordering 12 packs. threw them away. I should have contacted amazon.
Heaps of Vegans in here.
Yeah finally a good deal, bought other day just got delivered, been drinking pepsi max recently just due to price difference
Give me vanilla flavour or give me death ☠
Yes!
Amazon is price-matching Woolworths this week.