15/17 ingredients recognized
Iced tea
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6 lake
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
corn syrup solids†
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1 lake
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Full ingredient list
Citric acid, maltodextrin, instant tea, corn syrup solids†, aspartame**, contains less than 2% of: natural flavor, magnesium oxide, acesulfame potassium, calcium phosphate, calcium silicate, red 40 lake, red 40, caramel color, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5, blue 1 lake, blue 1.