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 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Green Tea
Top 10 Coffee & tea — published list for this aisle
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Flagged concerns
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
NATURAL FLAVORS
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, GREEN TEA, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, HONEY.
Ingredient analysis
Cleaner alternatives
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