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11/12 ingredients recognized

Ingredient safety50
Formulation quality43
Contaminant risk100
Label transparency68
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 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology

Crystal Light

Green Tea Drink Mix, Peach-Mango

BeveragesCoffee & TeaBarcode 0043000028858
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Flagged concerns

yellow 5

ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.

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.

blue 1

May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.

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), magnesium oxide, red 40, blue 1, yellow 5.

Ingredient analysis

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