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 6 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Root beer barrels
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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
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, corn syrup, artificial flavor, yellow 6, blue 1, red 40.