water, high fructose corn syrup and 2% or less of each of the following: concentrated juices (orange, tangerine, apple, lime grapefruit, pear), citric aid, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), thiamin hydrochloride (vitamin b1), natural flavors, modified cornstarch
Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
⚠Contains additive of concern
TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
SucraloseSweetener; emerging genotoxicity concern around the impurity/metabolite sucralose-6-acetate.
PolyphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
