11/12 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 11 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Ginger ale and raspberry lemonade
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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.
NATURAL FLAVOR
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
SODIUM BENZOATE
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, GINGER EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CLARIFIED LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, ACACIA GUM, ESTER GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, RED 40, YELLOW 5.
Ingredient analysis
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