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 11 of 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Assorted junior ice pops, orange, cherry, grape & root beer
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
artificial colors
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
carrageenan
Intestinal inflammation; may exacerbate IBS; degraded form is carcinogenic.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Water, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, sugar, artificial flavors, citric acid, locust bean gum, guar gum, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), carrageenan, artificial colors (annatto, turmeric, caramel, blue 1, red 3, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6).
Ingredient analysis
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