13/14 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 14 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Pink lemonade drink mix
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Flagged concerns
titanium dioxide
Whitening agent; EU-banned as food additive since 2022 (E171) over genotoxicity concerns; nanoparticle accumulation.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
Sugar, fructose, citric acid, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, silicon dioxide, natural lemon flavors, maltodextrin, gum arabic, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), xanthan gum, titanium dioxide (for color), red 40, red 40 lake.