26/28 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 26 of 28 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
Sugar,whole grain yellow corn flour, degermed yellow corn meal, modified corn starch, salt, corn syrup, yellow 6, natural and artificial flavor, fructose, red 40, tricalcium phosphate, trisodium phosphate, blue 1, turmeric oleoresin (for color), citric acid (to preserve freshness), annatto extract (for color). vitamins & minerals: calcium carbonate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), vitamin a (palmitate), niacinamide, zinc (zinc oxide), iron (reduced iron), vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin), vitamin d (cholecalciferol), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamine hydrochloride), folic acid.
Ingredient analysis
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97Excellent