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 7 of 7 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Sugar Sweetened Soft Drink Mix
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Flagged concerns
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, citric acid (provides tartness), tricalcium phosphate (prevents caking), sodium citrate (acid regulator), artificial flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), red 40.