5/8 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 5 of 8 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Root beer drink mix packets
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Flagged concerns
artificial flavor
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.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
Full ingredient list
maltodextrin, aspartamet, caramel color, natural , artificial flavor, acesulfame potassium, contains less than 2% of silicon dioxide, †phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine