Birdy Robusta Zero product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Birdy Robusta Zero Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ajinomoto

Birdy Robusta Zero is a soft drink from Ajinomoto. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Potassium Acesulfame, Sucralose, Food Additive Ins500 Iii.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes artificial sweeteners like acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of food additives also indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

Acesulfame potassium and sucralose are artificial sweeteners, raising quality concerns.

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 concentrated coffee extract, providing a rich coffee flavor.
  • Includes fresh milk, which adds creaminess and enhances taste.
  • Milk powder contributes to texture and flavor without artificial ingredients.

Concerns

  • Acesulfame potassium and sucralose are artificial sweeteners, raising quality concerns.
  • Food additives (INS500(iii), INS1473) indicate a processed product with potential synthetic concerns.
  • Creamer may contain emulsifiers, which can be viewed as less desirable.

Who should avoid this product?

This soft drink may not be the best fit for:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.

  • Is Concentrated Coffee Extract safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Concentrated Coffee Extract is used here as flavor. Concentrated coffee extract provides a strong coffee flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the drink.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: น้ำกาแฟสกัดเข้มข้น

  • Is Fresh Milk safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Fresh Milk is used here as base. Fresh milk adds creaminess and a natural dairy flavor, contributing positively to the drink's texture.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: นมสด

    Read the full ingredient profile for Fresh Milk

  • Is Milk Powder safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder enhances the drink's creaminess and flavor, providing a smooth mouthfeel without artificial additives.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: นมผง

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Powder

  • Is Creamer safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Creamer is used here as emulsifier. Creamer serves to stabilize the mixture, but may contain processed ingredients that raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: ครีมเทียม

    Read the full ingredient profile for Creamer

  • Is Potassium Acesulfame safe in this soft drink?

    Bad

    Potassium Acesulfame is used here as sweetener. Potassium acesulfame is an artificial sweetener used to enhance sweetness without calories, raising concerns about synthetic additives.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: เอซีซัลเฟมโพแทสเซียม

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Acesulfame

  • Is Sucralose safe in this soft drink?

    Bad

    Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener that provides sweetness without calories, but its artificial nature raises quality concerns.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: ซูคราโลส

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sucralose

  • Is Food Additive Ins500 Iii safe in this soft drink?

    Bad

    Food Additive Ins500 Iii is used here as stabilizer. INS500(iii) is a food additive used for stabilization, indicating a processed nature and potential synthetic concerns.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: วัตถุเจือปนอาหาร (INS500(iii))

  • Is Food Additive Ins1473 safe in this soft drink?

    Bad

    Food Additive Ins1473 is used here as stabilizer. INS1473 is a food additive that serves as a stabilizer, contributing to the processed nature of the product.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: วัตถุเจือปนอาหาร (INS1473)

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: 4226907

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Acesulfame potassium and sucralose are artificial sweeteners, raising quality concerns.; Food additives (INS500(iii), INS1473) indicate a processed product with potential synthetic concerns.; Creamer may contain emulsifiers, which can be viewed as less desirable.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: concentrated coffee extract, fresh milk, milk powder. See the Ingredients section above.
Ajinomoto — Birdy Robusta Zero has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
The composition includes artificial sweeteners like acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of food additives also indicates a processed nature. 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.
Ajinomoto — Birdy Robusta Zero has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Ajinomoto products. 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.
Ajinomoto — Birdy Robusta Zero 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.
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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