8/11 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 8 of 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Raspberry Tea
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Flagged concerns
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
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.
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.
SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, TEA, CARAMEL COLOR, RASPBERRY FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE, PRESERVATIVES (SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE).
Ingredient analysis
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