Is Bunter Zirkus Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Karli Kugelblitz
Bunter Zirkus is a soft drink from Karli Kugelblitz. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Natural colorants like beetroot concentrate are present, indicating some natural ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 natural colorants like beetroot concentrate, which provide color without synthetic dyes.
- Includes fruit juice (watermelon) contributing to flavor and some natural sweetness.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of stabilizers like guar gum and pectin indicates processing, which may affect ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This soft drink may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 drink, essential for hydration and the base for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the drink's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness and viscosity but can contribute to high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Watermelon Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Watermelon Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Watermelon juice adds natural flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the drink's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 8,0% Wassermelonensaft aus Wassermelonenkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Watermelon Juice From Concentrate
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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 provide tartness and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Beetroot Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Beetroot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Beetroot concentrate is a natural colorant that enhances the drink's appearance without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Rote-Bete-Konzentrat
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Is Spirulina Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Spirulina Concentrate is used here as colorant. Spirulina concentrate is a natural source of color and nutrients, contributing positively to the drink's composition.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Spirulinakonzentrat
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Is Safflower Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Safflower Concentrate is used here as colorant. Safflower concentrate is used for coloring and is a natural alternative to synthetic dyes, enhancing product quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Saflorkonzentrat
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but may involve processing, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Guar Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a thickening agent that helps stabilize the drink's texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator: Guarkernmehl
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob bean gum is used for thickening and stabilizing, but it is a processed ingredient with mixed properties.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Pectins safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Pectins is used here as stabilizer. Pectins are used to stabilize the drink but are derived from fruit and may involve processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Pektine
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Is Carotene safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carotene is used here as colorant. Carotene is a natural pigment that provides color and has some nutritional benefits, enhancing product quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff: Carotin
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: 3896866
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut , milk
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