Dream Float

by Alani Nu

70
Caution
Safety Score (out of 100)

Contains 2 flagged ingredients

Dream Float by Alani Nu receives a safety score of 70/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 2 ingredients that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.

Barcode
45794513
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed

What the Data Says About

Dream Float by Alani Nu carries a composite safety score of 70/100, which we classify as "Caution" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Our scan identified 2 flagged ingredients in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.

On the NOVA processing scale, Dream Float is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Composite safety metrics for Dream Float
Metric Value Source
PlainFoodSafe Score 70/100 FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite
Flagged ingredients 2 CSPI/FDA review
NOVA processing group Group 4 OpenFoodFacts
Nutri-Score Not available OpenFoodFacts

Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.

Ingredient Safety Analysis

1
Carbonated Water
2
Citric Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, ENZYME, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Safe GRAS
3
Taurine
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
Safe Listed
4
Erythritol
Sweetener
Safe
5
Sodium Citrate
6
Natural & Artificial Flavors
7
L-theanine
8
Caffeine
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
Certain People Should Avoid GRAS
9
Sucralose
NUTRITIVE SWEETENER
Avoid Approved
10
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
11
Potassium Sorbate
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT
Safe GRAS
12
Preservative
13
Sodium Benzoate
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FUMIGANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Certain People Should Avoid GRAS
14
L-carnitine L-tartrate
15
Acesulfame Potassium
NON-NUTRITIVE SWEETENER
Avoid Approved
16
Niacinamide
FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
17
Vitamin B3
18
Inositol
NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
19
Glucuronolactone
20
Salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
21
D-calcium Pantothenate
22
Vitamin B5
23
Guarana Seed Extract
24
Beta-carotene
ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PROCESSING AID, SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT
Safe GRAS
25
For Color
26
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
27
Vitamin B6
28
Biotin
NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, SEQUESTRANT
GRAS
29
Cyanocobalamin
30
Vitamin B12

Full Ingredient List

Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Erythritol, Sodium Citrate, Natural & Artificial Flavors, L-Theanine, Caffeine, Sucralose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Acesulfame Potassium, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Salt, D-Calcium Pantothenate, (Vitamin B5), Guarana Seed Extract, Beta-Carotene (for color), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Categories

Beverages and beverages preparations Beverages Energy drinks

Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.

This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.

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Data sourced from official FDA, USDA, and CDC food-safety databases. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe Editorial