Kool-Aid
kool-aid
Food & Beverage
54
Avoid
Safety Summary
[object Object]
Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (11)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| artificial color | Low Risk | — |
| artificial flavor | Low Risk | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| bha (preservative) | Avoid | Possible carcinogen (IARC Group 2B). Endocrine disruptor. |
| calcium phosphate | Low Risk | — |
| Citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| contains less than of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) | Low Risk | Vitamin C. Antioxidant. Safe. |
| maltodextrin | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| natural flavor | Beneficial | — |
| red 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| yellow 5 | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |