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 6 of 6 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
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Flagged concerns
artificial colors
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
contains less than of natural & artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, corn syrup, contains less than 2% of natural & artificial flavors, palm oil, glycerine (vegetable), artificial colors (red 40, blue 1, red 3, yellow 5).