11/13 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 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Green tea
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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 flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
Water, high fructose corn syrup, contains less than 2% of citric acid (preservative), natural tea flavor, sodium hexametaphosphate (preservative), potassium sorbate (preservative), ascorbic acid (vitamin c), tea powder, natural flavor, acesulfame potassium, phosphoric acid, honey, calcium disodium edta (to preserve freshness).
Ingredient analysis
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