10/11 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 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Gold Peak, Tea Beverage Mix, Lemon
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Tea (filtered water, brewed tea concentrate), high fructose corn syrup, natural flavors, citric acid, phosphate acid, caramel color, sodium benzoate (to protect taste), potassium citrate, potassium sorbate (to protect taste), sucralose, ascorbic acid and
Ingredient analysis
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