5/6 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 5 of 6 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Sugar sweetened iced tea mix
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Flagged concerns
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
natural lemon flavor with other 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.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, citric acid, instant tea, caramel color, natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors, artificial color (f.d. & c. red #40).
Ingredient analysis
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