8/10 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 8 of 10 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Nestea, iced sweet tea
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sodium polyphosphate caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
citric acid sucralose calcium edta
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
Water, high fructose corn syrup, natural flavors, phosphoric acid, sodium polyphosphate caramel color, black tea extract, potassium sorbate (preserve freshness), potassium benzoate (preserve freshness), citric acid sucralose calcium edta, acesulfame potassium.
Ingredient analysis
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