12/14 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 12 of 14 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Iced tea
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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.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, citric acid, tea powder, maltodextrin, tea essence, corn syrup solids, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative), sodium citrate, caramel color, lemon juice solids, natural flavors.
Ingredient analysis
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