9/12 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 9 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Sweet tea
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
preserved with less than sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Water, high fructose corn syrup, scrose, brewed tea extract, natural and artificial flavors, caramel color, citric acid, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, preserved with less than 0.10% sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate.
Ingredient analysis
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