10/12 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 10 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Peppermint chocolate flavored hot cocoa mix k-cup pods, peppermint chocolate
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Flagged concerns
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
acesulfame k
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.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, non-dairy creamer [coconut oil, corn syrup solids, sugar, sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), mono - and diglycerides, sodium silicoaluminate (anti-caking agent), dipotassium phosphate, salt, natural flavor, annatto extract (color)], cocoa powder (processed with alkali), whey, salt, cocoa powder, nonfat dry milk, contains 2% or less of: silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), natural and artificial flavor, sucralose, acesulfame k.