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
Lemonade drink mix, lemonade
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Flagged concerns
titanium dioxide
Whitening agent; EU-banned as food additive since 2022 (E171) over genotoxicity concerns; nanoparticle accumulation.
yellow 5 lake
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
contains or less of the following: natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
Sugar, fructose, citric acid, contains 2% or less of the following: natural flavor, magnesium oxide, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, vitamin c (ascorbic acid), titanium dioxide (color), yellow 5 lake.