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
Peppermint Mocha
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Flagged concerns
cottonseed oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; may carry pesticide residue; heavily refined.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
mono - and diglycerides
Emulsifier; can contain trans fats not captured on the nutrition label; ultra-processed marker.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
natural & artificial flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
carrageenan
Intestinal inflammation; may exacerbate IBS; degraded form is carcinogenic.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
Water, corn syrup* *, partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil, and less than 2% of sodium caseinate (a milk derivative)* * *, natural & artificial flavors, maltodextrin, mono - and diglycerides, dipotassium phosphate, color added, carrageenan, sucralose, acesulfame potassium (non-nutritive sweetener).
Ingredient analysis
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