7/8 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 7 of 8 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Hot Cocoa
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Flagged concerns
ASPARTAME C
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
MALTODEXTRIN
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
PURE CANE SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
NONDAIRY CREAMER (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE AND SODIUM SILICO ALUMINATE), PURE CANE SUGAR, COCOA, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, ASPARTAME ****C