14/15 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 14 of 15 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Iced Tea, Mango
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Flagged concerns
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
Yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
Acesulfame Potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
Natural Flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Hexametaphosphate (To Protect Flavor), Natural Flavor, Instant Tea, Gum Arabic, Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness), Ascorbic Acid (To Protect Flavor), Glycerol Ester Of Rosin, Citrus Pectin, Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Sucralose, Yellow 5.
Ingredient analysis
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