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
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Flagged concerns
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
glucose syrup
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, hydrogenated coconut oil, glucose syrup, nonfat dry milk, instant tea, salt, modified food starch, natural and artificial flavor, less than 2% of: sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), sodium polyphosphate, dipotassium phosphate, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, sucralose.