13/15 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 13 of 15 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
Dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
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
Dextrose, corn syrup, sugar, water, malic acid, cornstarch, and less than 2% of modified cornstarch, tapioca dextrin, natural flavors, carnauba wax, color added, blue 1, red 40 lake, yellow 6, yellow 5.