Active Water - Lemon Lime product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Active Water - Lemon Lime Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Powerade

Active Water - Lemon Lime is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Powerade. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Flavor, Aspartame, Acesulfame K affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This drink contains synthetic sweeteners (aspartame E951, acesulfame K E950) and food acids (citric acid E330, sodium citrate E331), raising concerns about processed ingredients and potential health implications.

Main concern

Synthetic sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K) may raise concerns regarding long-term health effects.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains vitamins B3 and B6, which are essential for energy metabolism and overall health.
  • Includes minerals like magnesium sulfate and calcium phosphate, contributing to hydration and electrolyte balance.

Concerns

  • Synthetic sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K) may raise concerns regarding long-term health effects.
  • Presence of food acids can lead to potential digestive discomfort for sensitive individuals.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4252381

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Powerade — Active Water - Lemon Lime has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Powerade — Active Water - Lemon Lime has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Powerade — Active Water - Lemon Lime has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Powerade products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains vitamins B3 and B6, which are essential for energy metabolism and overall health.; Includes minerals like magnesium sulfate and calcium phosphate, contributing to hydration and electrolyte balance.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Synthetic sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K) may raise concerns regarding long-term health effects.; Presence of food acids can lead to potential digestive discomfort for sensitive individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This drink contains synthetic sweeteners (aspartame E951, acesulfame K E950) and food acids (citric acid E330, sodium citrate E331), raising concerns about processed ingredients and potential health implications. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis flags sulfate in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.

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