14/15 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 14 of 15 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Caramel cappuccino drink mix single serve cups, caramel
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
corn syrup solids
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
mono - and diglycerides
Emulsifier; can contain trans fats not captured on the nutrition label; ultra-processed marker.
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.
caramel color
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.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, coconut oil, corn syrup solids, instant coffee, salt, sodium caseinate, mono - and diglycerides, cocoa (processed with alkali), potassium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, caramel color, high fructose corn syrup.
Ingredient analysis
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