6/7 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 7 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Clover valley, sweet tea, original
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, brewed black tea, caramel color, citric acid, potassium sorbate (for freshness) and sodium benzoate (as preservative).
Ingredient analysis
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