Is Black Cherry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Prima-Mazzo
Prima-Mazzo's Black Cherry 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 Sulfur Dioxide.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes partially fermented red grape must and sulfur dioxide as a preservative. The presence of natural flavors raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Sulfur dioxide is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
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
- Partially fermented red grape must contributes to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience.
- Grape must is a natural ingredient that adds sweetness and complexity to the drink.
Concerns
- Sulfur dioxide is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Natural flavors may involve processing, raising questions about the ingredient's origin and quality.
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 Partially Fermented Red Grape Must safe in this soft drink?
Good
Partially Fermented Red Grape Must is used here as base. Partially fermented red grape must provides a rich flavor base, contributing to the drink's overall taste and complexity.
Role in formula: base
Original: partially fermented red grape must
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Is Grape Must safe in this soft drink?
Good
Grape Must is used here as base. Grape must is a natural ingredient that adds sweetness and depth, enhancing the drink's flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: grape must
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Is Wine safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Wine is used here as base. Wine adds complexity and depth to the flavor but may raise concerns about alcohol content and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: wine
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance the taste but may involve processing, which can obscure the ingredient's quality and source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Sulfur Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sulfur Dioxide is used here as preservative. Sulfur dioxide is a synthetic preservative used to prevent spoilage, but it can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sulfur dioxide
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: 3328160
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