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
Country Time Lemonade
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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.
POTASSIUM CITRATE MALTODEXTRIN
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Full ingredient list
CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE MALTODEXTRIN, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ASPARTAMET, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (SWEETENER), SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, RED 40, BLUE 1, TOCOPHEROL (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS). CONTAINS: SOY. Sodium Omg % Daily Value Total Fat 0g 0% †PHENYLKETONURICS: 0% CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE