16/17 ingredients recognized
Pink Lemonade
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Flagged concerns
BHA
Listed as possible carcinogen; endocrine disruptor; animal carcinogen.
ARTIFICIAL COLOR
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
RED 40 LAKE
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
RED 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
MODIFIED CORN STARCH
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
NATURAL FLAVOR
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.
SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
FRUCTOSE
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, CITIRC ACID (PROVIDES TARTNESS), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEXTRIN, SODIUM CITRATE AND POTASSIUM CITRATE (CONTROLS ACIDITY), NATURAL FLAVOR, MALTODEXTRIN, XANTHAN GUM, SILICON DIOXIDE (PREVENTS CAKING), ARTIFICIAL COLOR, BHA, DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL, RED 40 LAKE, RED 40.