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Is Apotekarnes Julmust Light Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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Apotekarnes Julmust Light is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Apotekarnes. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Aspartame, Sodium Benzoate E211 affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes aspartame as a synthetic sweetener and sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative, raising significant quality and safety concerns due to their synthetic nature.

Main concern

Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives in beverages.

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 natural flavors like hop aroma, which can enhance the drink's taste profile.
  • Citrus acid is a common acidulant that can provide a refreshing tartness.

Concerns

  • Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives in beverages.
  • Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that may pose quality concerns due to its processing.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

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

  • Is Carbonated Water safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Carbonated Water is used here as base. Carbonated water serves as the primary ingredient, providing the base for this soft drink. It is generally safe and widely accepted.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Kolsyrat vatten

    Read the full ingredient profile for Carbonated Water

  • Is Caramel Color E150c safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Caramel Color E150c is used here as colorant. Caramel color is used for aesthetic purposes to give the drink a darker hue. While it is commonly used, it is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: färgämne (E150c)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Caramel Color E150c

  • Is Natural Hop Aroma safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Natural Hop Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural hop aroma contributes to the flavor profile of the drink, enhancing its taste with a characteristic bitterness.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: naturlig humlearom

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide tartness and balance the sweetness in the drink. It is a natural acid commonly found in citrus fruits.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: syra (citronsyra)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

  • Is Flavoring Agents safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Flavoring Agents is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents are added to enhance the overall taste of the beverage. Their specific nature can vary, raising some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aromämnen

    Read the full ingredient profile for Flavoring Agents

  • Is Aspartame safe in this soft drink?

    Bad

    Aspartame is used here as sweetener. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used to reduce sugar content. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about potential health effects.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: sötningsmedel (aspartam)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Aspartame

  • Is Sodium Benzoate E211 safe in this soft drink?

    Bad

    Sodium Benzoate E211 is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life. Its presence indicates a processed composition, raising safety concerns.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: konserveringsmedel (E 211)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Benzoate E211

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: 4054256

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Apotekarnes — Apotekarnes Julmust Light has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
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.
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The composition includes aspartame as a synthetic sweetener and sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative, raising significant quality and safety concerns due to their synthetic nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: carbonated water, natural hop aroma, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural flavors like hop aroma, which can enhance the drink's taste profile.; Citrus acid is a common acidulant that can provide a refreshing tartness.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
This product is flagged for: Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives in beverages.; Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that may pose quality concerns due to its processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
Main concerns for this product: Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives in beverages.; Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that may pose quality concerns due to its processing.. See the full list above.

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