Is Blue Heaven Safe? Ingredient Analysis
River Port
Blue Heaven is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for River Port. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Benzoate, Brilliant Blue affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative and artificial color (E133), indicating a processed product with quality concerns. The presence of sugar also raises safety issues.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.
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
- Carbonated water provides a refreshing base, contributing to the drink's effervescence.
- Food acid (E330) enhances flavor and acts as a stabilizer, ensuring product consistency.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.
- Artificial color (E133) indicates the use of synthetic additives, which may affect product perception.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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Is Carbonated Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbonated Water is used here as base. Carbonated water serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and a refreshing quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Carbonated Water
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness to the drink but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Food Acid (330)
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Preservative (211)
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Is Brilliant Blue safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Brilliant Blue is used here as colorant. Brilliant blue (E133) is an artificial colorant that may pose health risks associated with synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colour (133)
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Is Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added to enhance taste but may include artificial components that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavours
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: 4252704
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