11/13 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 11 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Drink Mix, Pomegranate Lemonade
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
corn syrup solids++
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
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.
modified cornstarch
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, aspartame+, calcium phosphate, modified cornstarch, corn syrup solids++, contains less than 2% of natural flavor, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), acesulfame potassium, soy lecithin, artificial color, red 40, blue 1, tocopherols (preserves freshness).