10/13 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 10 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Light soft drink mix
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
contains less than of the following: natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
Citric acid (provides tartness). potassium citrate (controls acidity), maltodextrin (from corn), aspartame (sweetener), lemon juice solids, contains less than 2% of the following: natural flavor, salt, magnesium oxide (prevents caking), ascorbic acid (vitamin c), acesulfame, potassium (sweetener), tricalcium phosphate, artificial color, red 40 lake.