Is Calpico Non Carbonated Soft Drink Grape Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Calpis

Calpico Non Carbonated Soft Drink Grape is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Calpis. The product scores 55/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Natural And Artificial Flavors, Fd C Red 40, Fd C Blue 1 affect the overall evaluation.

55 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 55

The composition includes sodium citrate and artificial colors like FD&C Red #40 and Blue #1, which raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health implications.

Main concern

Includes sugar, raising concerns about high sweetness levels.

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 grape juice concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
  • Nonfat dry milk adds a creamy texture without fat content.

Concerns

  • Includes sugar, raising concerns about high sweetness levels.
  • Artificial colors FD&C Red #40 and Blue #1 may pose health risks.
  • Natural and artificial flavors can indicate a lack of transparency in sourcing.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.

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: 3301255

More from this brand: Calpis products in Zerotox

Similar products: soft_drink in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , soy

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Main concerns for this product: Includes sugar, raising concerns about high sweetness levels.; Artificial colors FD&C Red #40 and Blue #1 may pose health risks.. See the full list above.
Our analysis notes: Contains grape juice concentrate, providing some natural flavor.; Nonfat dry milk adds a creamy texture without fat content.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes sodium citrate and artificial colors like FD&C Red #40 and Blue #1, which raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health implications. 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.
We detected: milk, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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Calpis — Calpico Non Carbonated Soft Drink Grape has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, grape juice concentrate, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.

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