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 12 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Light Coffee
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Flagged concerns
CORN SYRUP
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES
Emulsifier; can contain trans fats not captured on the nutrition label; ultra-processed marker.
CELLULOSE GUM
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.
CARRAGEENAN
Intestinal inflammation; may exacerbate IBS; degraded form is carcinogenic.
VITAMIN A PALMITATE
May enhance tumor development when applied on skin exposed to UV; avoid in daytime SPF products.
SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
NONFAT MILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CREAM, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, COFFEE EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTER, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.
Ingredient analysis
Cleaner alternatives
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