Beverages
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
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Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino is currently classified as elevated concern in the NonToxic.com database, with a 55/100 comparative safety score. DEHP-equivalents measured at 39220 ng/serving. Compared only with verified Beverages records using the same analyte, unit, and laboratory method. This comparative score is not a clinical safety threshold. Panel of 18 plasticizers and bisphenols across 3 lab samples; 3 detected. DEHP-equivalents 1.1% of the source-published EFSA adult tolerable daily intake. This is a shopping comparison aid, not a medical or regulatory determination.
DEHP-equivalents (ng/serving)39220
MicroplasticsNot tested (dataset covers plasticizers and bisphenols)
Test year2024
Linked testing evidence
Product-specific laboratory record linked to the published PlasticList dataset. View source record
Evidence confidence
Medium confidence
Confidence reflects whether source, year, and measured contamination fields are available.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Study source | PlasticList (plasticlist.org) |
| Year tested | 2024 |
| Contamination source | Unknown |
| Polymer types | Various |
| DEHP-equivalents (ng/serving) | 39220 |
| Microplastics signal | Not tested (dataset covers plasticizers and bisphenols) |
Full laboratory panel · PlasticList
3 samples analyzed, collected 2024-07-21 from Starbucks, 1900 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063. Methods: QuEChERS, Phthalates and Substitutes; QuEChERS, Bisphenols. Values shown are the worst observed across samples. DEHP-equivalents: 39220 ng/serving. Share of EFSA tolerable daily intake — adult (70 kg): 1.1%, toddler (14 kg): 5.6%.
Laboratory sample details
- Serving size used by the source
- 370 g
- Recorded sample lot numbers
- Not recorded
- Recorded sample expiration dates
- Not recorded
These describe the source's historical samples, not the package currently on sale.
| Analyte | Result |
|---|---|
| DEHP | 26 ng/g · 9620 ng/serving |
| DBP | 17 ng/g · 6290 ng/serving |
| BBP | <LOQ (5 ng/g) |
| DINP | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| DIDP | <LOQ (100 ng/g) |
| DEP | <LOQ (10 ng/g) |
| DMP | <LOQ (5 ng/g) |
| DIBP | <LOQ (10 ng/g) |
| DNHP | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| DCHP | <LOQ (10 ng/g) |
| DNOP | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| BPA | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| BPS | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| BPF | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| DEHT | 33 ng/g · 12210 ng/serving |
| DEHA | <LOQ (10 ng/g) |
| DINCH | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| DIDA | <LOQ (100 ng/g) |
Source: PlasticList record for this product (plasticlist.org, Light Labs, 2024). PlasticList describes these results as a snapshot suitable as a starting point for further work — not solid enough on their own to draw high-confidence conclusions. Our comparative score inherits that uncertainty.
Product details
Package and label information helps identify the product. It does not establish contamination levels.
| Brand | Starbucks |
|---|---|
| Barcode | Not verified |
| Pack size | Not verified |
| Packaging | Not verified |
| Label claims | Not verified |
Catalog source: Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino. Catalog checked: .
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Product FAQ
Common questions about Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino.
Is Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino a lower-concern product?
NonToxic.com currently classifies Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino as elevated concern with a 55/100 score. DEHP-equivalents measured at 39220 ng/serving. Compared only with verified Beverages records using the same analyte, unit, and laboratory method. This comparative score is not a clinical safety threshold. Panel of 18 plasticizers and bisphenols across 3 lab samples; 3 detected. DEHP-equivalents 1.1% of the source-published EFSA adult tolerable daily intake.
What evidence is available for Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino?
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino currently lists PlasticList (plasticlist.org) as the study source, 2024 as the test year, 39220 as the DEHP-equivalents (ng/serving), and Not tested (dataset covers plasticizers and bisphenols) as the microplastics signal. The evidence label is medium confidence.
What should I compare Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino against?
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