10/11 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 10 of 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Half n' half lemonade iced tea
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Flagged concerns
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Tea (filtered water, brewed tea concentrate), sugar, pear juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, citric acid, natural flavor, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), sucralose, gum acacia, acesulfame potassium, potassium sorbate (preservative).
Ingredient analysis
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