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 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Bay valley foods, llc, antioxidant smoothie enhancer mix, green tea
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Flagged concerns
corn syrup solids
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
Maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
cellulose gum
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.
natural flavors
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.
Full ingredient list
Maltodextrin, matcha green tea powder, contains less than 2% of modified corn starch, cellulose gum, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), silicon dioxide, sugar*, dl-alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), corn syrup solids*, natural flavors, stevia extract (rebaudioside a).
Ingredient analysis
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