18/20 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 18 of 20 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Brach's, caramels, caramel macchiato
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Flagged concerns
Corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
white mineral oil
Petroleum-derived; may be contaminated with PAHs; clogs pores.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Corn syrup, sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, skim milk, buttermilk, whey, natural and artificial flavors, white mineral oil, salt, calcium carbonate, soy lecithin, modified food starch (corn), coffee, enzyme modified soy protein, egg whites, caramel color, lipolyzed butter oil, molasses, blue 1