—Limited data

13/16 ingredients recognized

Ingredient safety44

Formulation quality31

Contaminant risk100

Label transparency49

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 13 of 16 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology

Great Value

Great value, sweet tea drink mix, natural

Name: Great value, sweet tea drink mix, natural
Brand: Great Value

Beverages Coffee & TeaOrganic brand0078742047102

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Flagged concerns

yellow 5

ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.

aspartame

IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.

red 40

Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.

blue 1

May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.

contains less than of: acesulfame potassium

Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.

maltodextrin

Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.

natural flavor

Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.

Full ingredient list

maltodextrin, instant tea, glucono-delta-lactone, malic acid, aspartame**, natural flavor, citric acid, contains less than 2% of: acesulfame potassium, sodium citrate, magnesium oxide, guar gum, xanthan gum, calcium silicate, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1,