9/13 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 9 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Cranberry-Raspberry Flavored Soda Mix With Other Natural & Artificial Flavors
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Flagged concerns
red no 3
Synthetic dye; FDA-banned from food January 2025; animal carcinogen; thyroid effects.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
caramel coloring
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
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
Sugar, water, concentrated fruit juices (apple, cranberry, raspberry), citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, sucralose (splenda brand*), acesulfame potassium, sodium benzoate (as preservative), caramel coloring, red no. 40, red no. 3, blue no. 1.