12/14 ingredients recognized
Lemon iced tea
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6 lake
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
aspartame acesulfame potassium
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
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.
blue 1 lake blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
contains less than of: natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
Full ingredient list
Citric acid, instant tea, maltodextrin, aspartame**. acesulfame potassium, contains less than 2% of: natural flavor, magnesium oxide, calcium phosphate, calcium silicate, red 40 lake, red 40, caramel color, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5, blue 1 lake blue 1.