10/13 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 10 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Tea & lemonade
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
brominated vegetable oil
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
Full ingredient list
Water, high fructose corn syrup, tea, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavors, citric acid, caramel color, preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, bha), gum arabic, brominated vegetable oil, ester gum, ascorbic acid, yellow 5.
Ingredient analysis
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