10/11 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 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Harborside, iced tea, peach
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
Full ingredient list
Filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, natural flavor, potassium benzoate & potassium sorbate (preservatives), black tea, caramel color, sodium hexametaphosphate, phosphoric acid, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), red 40.
Ingredient analysis
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