Big news for PSL fans: When the unofficial drink of fall hits Starbucks stores next month, it won’t contain caramel coloring, a controversial food additive that may be linked to cancer, but is allowed by the FDA. Who’s to credit for the postive change? Well, our good ol’ friend the Food Babe did slam the drink (and Starbucks’ shadiness in reporting what was in it) last fall. Coincidence? Probably not. MORE: What’s Really in a Starbucks Coconut Milk Latte? Still, don’t dance around in your Ugg boots just yet. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is still a far cry from being a health drink. Here’s what the ingredient list looks like, according to a blog post on Starbucks.com (if you look closely enough, you’ll find some real pumpkin!):
EspressoMilkPumpkin Spice Flavored Sauce (Sugar, Condensed Skim Milk, Pumpkin Puree, Contains 2% or Less of Fruit and Vegetable Juice for Color, Natural Flavors, Annatto (Color), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Salt)Whipped Cream (Light Whipping Cream [Cream, Mono and Diglycerides, Carrageenan])Starbucks Vanilla Syrup (Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid)Pumpkin Spice Topping (Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Clove)
