9/11 ingredients recognized
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 9 of 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural and artificial flavors, sodium benzoate (preservative), acesulfame potassium, sucralose, caffeine, neotame.