Is Booster Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Faxe Kondi
This page reviews Booster by Faxe Kondi as a soft drink. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Aspartame.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as aspartame and sodium benzoate, which raise significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of multiple artificial sweeteners and preservatives indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains aspartame and acesulfame-K, artificial sweeteners linked to 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 vitamins B6, B12, and pantothenic acid, which are essential for energy metabolism.
- Includes caffeine, which can enhance alertness and concentration.
Concerns
- Contains aspartame and acesulfame-K, artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns.
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this energy drink, providing hydration without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vesi
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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 regulate acidity in this drink, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: E330
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate helps maintain pH balance in the drink, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: E331
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Phosphate is used here as buffer. Sodium phosphate is included for pH regulation, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: E339
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as buffer. Sodium bicarbonate is used to control acidity, but it is a processed ingredient with some concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: E500
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Carbonate is used here as buffer. Sodium carbonate helps maintain the drink's stability, but it is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: E501
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as base. Carbon dioxide is responsible for carbonation, enhancing the drink's sensory experience without quality issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: koldioxid
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is included for flavor enhancement and electrolyte balance, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: suola
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E202
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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 can pose health risks, particularly in high concentrations.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E211
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Is Aspartame safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Aspartame is used here as sweetener. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener linked to various health concerns, impacting the drink's safety profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: aspartaami
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Is Acesulfame Potassium safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Acesulfame Potassium is used here as sweetener. Acesulfame potassium is another artificial sweetener that raises health concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: asesulfaami-K
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Is Caffeine safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Caffeine is used here as flavor. Caffeine is included for its stimulating effects, but its synthetic sourcing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kofeiini
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is used to stabilize the drink's texture, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: E415
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Is Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors, including quinine, are added for taste but may include artificial components that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromit
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Is Pantothenic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Pantothenic Acid is used here as natural_extract. Pantothenic acid is a vitamin that supports energy metabolism, contributing positively to the drink's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: pantoteenihappo
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vitamin B6 is used here as natural_extract. Vitamin B6 is essential for various metabolic processes, enhancing the drink's nutritional value.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: B6
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Is Biotin safe in this soft drink?
Good
Biotin is used here as natural_extract. Biotin is a vitamin that plays a role in energy metabolism, contributing positively to the drink's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: biotini
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as natural_extract. Vitamin B12 is crucial for energy production and neurological function, enhancing the drink's nutritional value.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: B12
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: 4035978
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