Black Currant Soft Drink product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Black Currant Soft Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Robinsons

This page reviews Black Currant Soft Drink by Robinsons 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: Acesulfame K, Sucralose, Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sweeteners like acesulfame K and sucralose, which are synthetic and raise quality concerns. Preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite also indicate a processed nature.

Main concern

Includes synthetic sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose) that may raise health 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 fruit juices from concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
  • Natural color from anthocyanins, which are derived from plant sources.
  • Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, indicating no animal-derived ingredients.

Concerns

  • Includes synthetic sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose) that may raise health concerns.
  • Preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite suggest a highly processed product.
  • Stabilizer cellulose gum is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.

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: 3931321

More from this brand: Robinsons products in Zerotox

Similar products: soft_drink in Zerotox database

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Robinsons — Black Currant Soft Drink has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Robinsons — Black Currant Soft Drink 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.
Robinsons — Black Currant Soft Drink has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Robinsons 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.
The composition includes sweeteners like acesulfame K and sucralose, which are synthetic and raise quality concerns. Preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite also indicate a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Robinsons products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
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.
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 product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, citric acid, anthocyanins. See the Ingredients section above.
Browse soft drink products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
This product is flagged for: Includes synthetic sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose) that may raise health concerns.; Preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite suggest a highly processed product.; Stabilizer cellulose gum is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains fruit juices from concentrate, providing some natural flavor.; Natural color from anthocyanins, which are derived from plant sources.; Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, indicating no animal-derived ingredients.. See the Pros section above.

More from Robinsons

Related products from the same brand worth comparing next: