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
Authentic berry & cherry mix italian ices bars, blue raspberry, strawberry, berry lemonade, cherry
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
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.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Water, high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, contains 2% or less of the following: apple and pear juice from concentrate, natural and artificial flavors, pectin, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), red 40, yellow 5, blue 1.