13/14 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 13 of 14 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Singles tropical punch soft drink mix
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
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 less than 2% of natural and artificial flavor, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), vitamin e acetate, calcium phosphate, acesulfame potassium and sucralose (sweeteners), artificial color, red 40, blue 1, bha (preserves freshn