9/11 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 9 of 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Lemonade flavored juice
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
Filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavors, citric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), modified food starch, saib, ester gum, acesulfame potassium, sucralose.