11/14 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 14 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Charged Lemonade Strawberry
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, natural flavors, lemon juice concentrate, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, caffeine, sucralose, gum arabic, glycerol ester of wood rosin, medium chain triglycerides, FD, C Red #40