Bursts Berry Blue Soft Drink product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Bursts Berry Blue Soft Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kool-Aid

Bursts Berry Blue Soft Drink is a soft drink from Kool-Aid. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucralose, Blue 1.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors like Blue 1 and Yellow 5, raising concerns about synthetic additives and potential health implications. Preservatives such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate further indicate a highly processed product.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various 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 citric acid, which adds tartness and can enhance flavor profile.
  • Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to maintain product consistency.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.
  • Artificial colors like Blue 1 and Yellow 5 raise quality concerns due to potential health risks.
  • Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may pose safety issues.
  • Sucralose, an artificial sweetener, raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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.

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: 3214012

More from this brand: Kool-Aid products in Zerotox

Similar products: soft_drink in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: soy

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
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Kool-Aid — Bursts Berry Blue Soft Drink has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kool-Aid 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains citric acid, which adds tartness and can enhance flavor profile.; Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to maintain product consistency.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
We detected: soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.; Artificial colors like Blue 1 and Yellow 5 raise quality concerns due to potential health risks.; Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may pose safety issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.; Artificial colors like Blue 1 and Yellow 5 raise quality concerns due to potential health risks.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. 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.
Kool-Aid — Bursts Berry Blue Soft Drink has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
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.

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