10/12 ingredients recognized
Light sugar free half half iced tea with lemonade
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Flagged concerns
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
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.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
Citric acid, maltodextrin, instant tea, natural flavors, sucralose, contains 2% or less of the following: ascorbic acid (vitamin c), salt, acesulfame potassium, magnesium oxide, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1.