5/6 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 5 of 6 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Iced Tea Mix
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Flagged concerns
ARTIFICIAL COLOR
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
CARAMEL COLOR
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, INSTANT TEA, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (F.D. & C RED #40).
Ingredient analysis
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