7/8 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 7 of 8 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Sweet Tea
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Flagged concerns
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
CARAMEL COLOR
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, LESS THAN 1% OF TEA EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Ingredient analysis
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