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LEMONADE by Crystal Light
—Limited data

9/11 ingredients recognized

Ingredient safety50
Formulation quality48
Contaminant risk100
Label transparency67
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 9 of 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology

Crystal Light

LEMONADE

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Flagged concerns

ARTIFICIAL COLOR MENYLKETONURICS

Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.

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.

MALTODEXTRIN

Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.

NATURAL FLAVOR

Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.

Full ingredient list

CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE., SODIUM CITRATE, ASPARTAMEÏ, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 5, ARTIFICIAL COLOR MENYLKETONURICS

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