Is Bellini Safe? Ingredient Analysis
San Benedetto
San Benedetto's Bellini 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 Flavors, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and sodium octenyl succinate as a stabilizer, raising quality concerns. The presence of sugar and artificial colors also contributes to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial 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 peach puree (15%), providing a natural fruit flavor.
- Citric acid (E330) acts as an acidulant, enhancing taste without significant safety concerns.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) is a processed stabilizer, which may indicate a less natural composition.
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 ingredient, providing hydration and acting as a solvent for other components.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Peach Puree safe in this soft drink?
Good
Peach Puree is used here as flavor. Peach puree (15%) adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the drink's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: purée de pêche blanche
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as flavor. Carbon dioxide is responsible for carbonation, enhancing the sensory experience of the drink.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dioxyde de Carbone
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Is Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. The unspecified flavors may include artificial components, raising concerns about the quality and safety of the flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is a natural acidulant that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant: acid citrique (E330)
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Is Sodium Octenyl Succinate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Octenyl Succinate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium octenyl succinate (E1450) is a processed stabilizer that may indicate a less natural composition, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisant: octényle succinate d'amidon sodique (E1450)
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness and quality of the drink.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidant: acide ascorbique
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives and their long-term effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur: sorbate de potassium
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Is Carotenoids safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Carotenoids is used here as colorant. Carotenoids (E160a) are natural colorants but may indicate processing, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant: coroténoïdes (E160a)
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: 4120858
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