Is Barissimo Coffee - Mocha Iced Coffee Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Friendly Farms
Friendly Farms's Barissimo Coffee - Mocha Iced Coffee is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Gellan Gum, Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This mocha iced coffee contains coffee extract and reduced fat milk, but also includes carrageenan and gellan gum, which raise concerns about synthetic additives and processing. The presence of sugar further complicates its composition.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise concerns due to potential digestive issues.
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 coffee extract, providing a natural source of flavor and caffeine.
- Reduced fat milk contributes to a creamy texture while lowering fat content.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise concerns due to potential digestive issues.
- Sugar content adds to the overall sweetness but raises quality concerns regarding processed ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this beverage, essential for dissolving other ingredients and providing hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Coffee Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coffee Extract is used here as flavor. Coffee extract provides the characteristic flavor and caffeine content, contributing positively to the beverage's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: coffee extract
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Is Reduced Fat Milk safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Reduced Fat Milk is used here as base. Reduced fat milk adds creaminess while lowering fat content, but processing may affect some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: reduced fat milk
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar enhances sweetness but is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Cream safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor but is a dairy product that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
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Is Cocoa Processed With Alkali safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cocoa Processed With Alkali is used here as flavor. Cocoa processed with alkali contributes to flavor but may lose some health benefits during processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa (processed with alkali)
Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Processed With Alkali
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Is Sweet Whey safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sweet Whey is used here as base. Sweet whey is a byproduct of cheese production, adding protein but also raising concerns about dairy processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: sweet whey
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in origin and processing, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Gellan Gum is used here as thickener. Gellan gum is a synthetic thickener that may raise concerns about additives in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gellan gum
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Is Carrageenan safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is used for texture but has been linked to digestive issues, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carrageenan
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: sodium citrate
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 3869789
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Allergens detected: milk
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