16/17 ingredients recognized
Blackberry Lemonade Drink Mix
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
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
Maltodextrin, citric acid, malic acid, sodium citrate, aspartame**, magnesium oxide, contains less than 2% of: potassium citrate, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), acesulfame potassium, sugar*, natural flavors, calcium silicate, vitamin e acetate, red 40, artificial color, beta carotene, blue 1.