9/10 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 10 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Half & half iced tea & lemonade mix
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Flagged concerns
artificial color fd & c red #40
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
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.
natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
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.
Full ingredient list
Citric acid, maltodextrin, instant tea, natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), acesulfame potassium, sucralose, caramel color, natural lemon juice solids, artificial color f.d & c red #40.
Ingredient analysis
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