13/14 ingredients recognized
Pink lemonade flavored 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.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
contains less than of maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
natural flavor
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.
fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
sugar, fructose, citric acid, contains less than 2% of maltodextrin, sodium acid pyrophosphate, magnesium oxide, sodium citrate, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), artificial color, natural flavor, soy lecithin, red 40, red 40 lake, tocopherol (preserves freshness). contains: soy.