Raspberry Green Tea Drink Mix by Crystal Light

—Limited data

11/13 ingredients recognized

Ingredient safety54

Formulation quality58

Contaminant risk100

Label transparency61

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 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology

Crystal Light

Raspberry Green Tea Drink Mix

Name: Raspberry Green Tea Drink Mix
Brand: Crystal Light

Beverages Coffee & Tea0043000012871

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Flagged concerns

ASPARTAME

IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.

RED 40

Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.

ACESULFAME POTASSIUM

Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.

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.

Full ingredient list

MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, INSTANT GREEN TEA, MALIC ACID, ASPARTAME*, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM AND POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, RED 40.