8/9 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 9 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
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Flagged concerns
CARAMEL COLOR
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL 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.
SODIUM BENZOATE
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
CARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRI, HONEY, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM BENZOATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CITRIC ACID