Lemon Iced Tea Drink Mix by Crystal Light

—Limited data

8/10 ingredients recognized

Ingredient safety33

Formulation quality22

Contaminant risk100

Label transparency70

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 8 of 10 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology

Crystal Light

Lemon Iced Tea Drink Mix

Name: Lemon Iced Tea Drink Mix
Brand: Crystal Light

Beverages Coffee & Tea0043000945117

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Flagged concerns

bha

Listed as possible carcinogen; endocrine disruptor; animal carcinogen.

yellow 5

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

corn syrup solids

Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.

aspartame

IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.

acesulfame potassium red 40

Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.

blue 1

May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.

Citric acid 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

Citric acid maltodextrin, corn syrup solids*, instant tea, aspartame**, contains less than 2% of natural flavor, magnesium oxide, acesulfame potassium red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, bha (preserves freshness).