How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 4 of 4 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
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Flagged concerns
artificial colors
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, corn syrup, artificial flavor, artificial colors (red 40, yellow 5, blue 1).