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 12 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Light Lemonade Juice
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
food starch modified
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
sucrose acetate isobutyrate
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, lemon juice concentrate, citric acid, potassium citrate, ascorbic acid, natural flavors, sucralose, food starch modified, acesulfame potassium, glycerol ester of wood rosin, sucrose acetate isobutyrate.