11/14 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 11 of 14 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Non-Carbonated Pasteurized Beverage
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Flagged concerns
bha
Listed as possible carcinogen; endocrine disruptor; animal carcinogen.
artificial colors fd&c yellow no 6
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
brominated vegetable oil
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
bht
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
cane 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
Purified water, cane sugar, arabic gum, natural and artificial tangerine flavor, citric acid, artificial colors fd&c yellow no. 6 and fd&c red no. 40, brominated vegetable oil, vitamin c, sucralose, sodium benzoate (as preservatives), bha and bht.
Ingredient analysis
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