21/25 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 21 of 25 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Pink Lemonade Skitters
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
white mineral oil
Petroleum-derived; may be contaminated with PAHs; clogs pores.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
sugar, corn syrup, citric acid, lemon juice from concentrate, confectioner's glaze (shellac), natural and artificial flavor, acacia (gum arabic), modified food starch (com), carnauba wax, yellow 5, white mineral oil, fructose, citric acid, contains less than 2% of ascorbic acid (vitamin c), soy lecithin, maltodextrin, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium citrate, magnesium oxide, calcium fumarate, artificial color, red 40, red 40 lake, tocopherol (preserves freshness).