18/19 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 18 of 19 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Pomegranate Lemonade Drink Mix with Caffeine
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Flagged concerns
ARTIFICIAL COLOR
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
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.
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 FLAVORS
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
CITRIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, ASPARTAME, CAFFEINE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUGAR, GUM ARABIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM SILICATE, NIACINAMIDE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, RED 40, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, YELLOW 5, BIOTIN, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BLUE 1.