11/13 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 11 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Raspberry lemonade drink mix, raspberry lemonade
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Flagged concerns
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
contains less than of acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Citric acid, maltodextrin, potassium citrate, calcium phosphate, aspartame**, contains less than 2% of acesulfame potassium, fruit and vegetable juice concentrate (color), sugar***, natural and artificial flavors, calcium silicate, beta carotene (color).