15/16 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 15 of 16 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Sparkling Beverage Strawberry Lemonade
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Flagged concerns
Yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
Red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
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
Carbonated water, citric acid, calcium lactate, apple juice concentrate, natural flavors, lemon juice concentrate, sodium benzoate (preservative), potassium sorbate (preservative), sucralose, green tea extract, gum arabic, calcium disodium EDTA, vitamin blend [niacinamide (niacin), vitamin A palmitate, cholecalciferol (vitamin D), calcium D-pantothenate (pantothenic acid), biotin, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)], glycerol ester of wood rosin, Red 40, Yellow 5.
Ingredient analysis
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