10/13 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 10 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Lemonade Syrup
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
bha
Listed as possible carcinogen; endocrine disruptor; animal carcinogen.
brominated soybean oil
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
high fructose corn syrup, water, citric acid, gum arabic, natural flavors, ester gum, brominated soybean oil, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), fd,c yellow no, 5, calcium disodium edta and bha (preservatives)