10/12 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 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Lemonade
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Flagged concerns
titanium dioxide
Whitening agent; EU-banned as food additive since 2022 (E171) over genotoxicity concerns; nanoparticle accumulation.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, citric acid (provides tartness), arabic gum (provides body), tricalcium phosphate (prevents caking), artificial lemon flavor, aspartame* (sweetener), sodium citrate (controls acidity), acesulfame potassium (sweetener), ascorbic acid (vitamin c), maltodextrin, titanium dioxide (for color), fd&c yellow no.5 (artificial color).