9/12 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 9 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Flavor Aid, Soft Drink Mix, Orange
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
Full ingredient list
Citric and/or fumaric acid, dextrose, monocalcium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, contains less than 2% of the following: ascorbic acid (vitamin c), artificial color, yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate.
Ingredient analysis
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