8/9 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 8 of 9 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Tops, lemon iced 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.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, citric acid, tea, sodium citrate, caramel color, lemon juice solids, natural flavors.
Ingredient analysis
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