10/11 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 10 of 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Pink lemonade drink mix, pink lemonade
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Flagged concerns
titanium dioxide
Whitening agent; EU-banned as food additive since 2022 (E171) over genotoxicity concerns; nanoparticle accumulation.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
contains or less of: 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: natural flavor, magnesium oxide, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, vitamin c (ascorbic acid), titanium dioxide (color), red 40 lake, red 40.