12/15 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 12 of 15 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Soft drink mix
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
yellow 5 lake
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
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
contains less than of the following: 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.
cellulose gum
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.
Full ingredient list
Citric acid (provides tartness), calcium citrate, maltodextrin (from corn), natural and artificial flavor, aspartame* (sweetener), ascorbic acid (vitamin c), xanthan gum, artificial color, contains less than 2% of the following: acesulfame potassium (sweetener), cellulose gum, magnesium oxide (prevents caking), red 40, yellow 5, yellow 5 lake.