6/9 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 6 of 9 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Pockin fruits soft drink
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Flagged concerns
High fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
acesulfame-k
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
High fructose corn syrup,apple juice,citric acid, flavor,sodium benzoate,butyl p-hydroxybenzoate,acesulfame-k, neotame,artificial color (fd&c red#40,fd&c yellow#6,#5).