10/13 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 10 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Bottle caps, soda pop candy, root beer, cherry, cola, orange, grape
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6 lake
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5 lake
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1 lake
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
Dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
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.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
Full ingredient list
Dextrose, maltodextrin, and less than 2% of calcium stearate, malic acid, natural flavors, annatto extract color, caramel color, vegetable juice color, blue 1 lake, blue 2 lake, red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake.