Meijer, pink lemonade drink mix, pink lemonade
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
modified corn starch
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.
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
Sugar, fructose, citric acid (provides tartness), contains less than 2% of: ascorbic acid (vitamin c), modified corn starch, dextrin, tricalcium phosphate (prevents caking), sodium citrate (controls acidity), potassium citrate (controls acidity), sodium acid pyrophosphate, natural flavor, artificial color, red 40 lake, red 40.