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Is Battery Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Carlsberg

This page reviews Battery by Carlsberg as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Flavor, Sodium Benzoate, Caramel Color.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium benzoate (E211) as a synthetic preservative and caramel color (E150d), indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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 caffeine (32 mg/100ml) which can provide a temporary energy boost.
  • Includes vitamins such as B2, B6, and B12, which are essential for energy metabolism.
  • Guarana extract is present, known for its natural caffeine content and potential energizing effects.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Caramel color (E150d) is an artificial colorant that may indicate a highly processed composition.
  • Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

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: 4194836

More from this brand: Carlsberg products in Zerotox

Similar products: soft_drink in Zerotox database

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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.
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.
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Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
Our analysis notes: Contains caffeine (32 mg/100ml) which can provide a temporary energy boost.; Includes vitamins such as B2, B6, and B12, which are essential for energy metabolism.; Guarana extract is present, known for its natural caffeine content and potential energizing effects.. See the Pros section above.
Carlsberg — Battery has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Carlsberg products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Carlsberg — Battery 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.
The composition includes sodium benzoate (E211) as a synthetic preservative and caramel color (E150d), indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns. 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: water, citric acid, carbon dioxide. See the Ingredients section above.
Carlsberg — Battery has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Caramel color (E150d) is an artificial colorant that may indicate a highly processed composition.; Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.

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