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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

Moderate quality

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.

  • 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

  • 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

    Read the full ingredient profile for Grape Must

  • 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

    Read the full ingredient profile for Wine

  • 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

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavors

  • 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

    Read the full ingredient profile for 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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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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Prima-Mazzo — Black Cherry has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Prima-Mazzo products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Prima-Mazzo — Black Cherry 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Prima-Mazzo — Black Cherry has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: partially fermented red grape must, grape must. See the Ingredients section above.
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. 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.
This product is flagged for: 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.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: 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.. See the Pros section above.