8/10 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 10 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Light strawberry lemonade
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Flagged concerns
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
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.
maltodextrin
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.
Full ingredient list
Citric acid, potassium citrate, natural and artificial flavors, maltodextrin, sucralose, contains 2% or less of the following: ascorbic acid (vitamin c), magnesium oxide, acesulfame potassium, red 40.