19/21 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 19 of 21 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Root Beer Float Instant Pudding
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Flagged concerns
cottonseed oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; may carry pesticide residue; heavily refined.
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
tbhq
Vision disturbances and DNA damage in animals; possible carcinogen at high doses.
mono - and diglycerides
Emulsifier; can contain trans fats not captured on the nutrition label; ultra-processed marker.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
food starch modified
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, food starch modified, whey protein concentrate (milk), contains 2% or less of the following: natural and artificial flavors, salt, aspartame†, calcium sulfate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, disodium phosphate, mono - and diglycerides, cottonseed oil, sunflower lecithin, acesulfame potassium, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, propyl gallate, tbhq and citric acid to preserve freshness.