Iced tea with lemon drink mix, lemon

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Flagged concerns

yellow 6 lake

Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.

yellow 5

ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.

corn syrup solidsâ€ â€

Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.

aspartame

IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.

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.

blue 1 lake

May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.

blue 1

May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.

acesulfame potassium

Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.

maltodextrin

Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.

Full ingredient list

Citric acid, maltodextrin, instant tea, corn syrup solidsâ€ â€ , aspartame**, contains less than 2% of natural flavor, magnesium oxide, acesulfame potassium, calcium phosphate, calcium silicate, red 40 lake, red 40, caramel color, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5, blue 1 lake, blue 1.