12/13 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 12 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Market pantry, drink mix, strawberry lemonade
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
yellow 5 lake
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
red 40 magnesium oxide
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
contains less than of: potassium citrate 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.
Full ingredient list
Citric acid, maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavors, aspartame**, sodium citrate, contains less than 2% of: potassium citrate acesulfame potassium, calcium silicate, red 40 magnesium oxide, gum arabic, soy lecithin, artificial color, yellow 5 lake.