Is Calpico Strawberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Asahi
Calpico Strawberry is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Asahi. 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 Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Red 40 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and maltitol syrup as sweeteners, while sucralose and artificial flavors raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of nonfat milk and cultured nonfat milk indicates dairy content.
Main concern
Includes sucralose, a synthetic sweetener that raises quality 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 strawberry juice concentrate, providing a natural fruit flavor.
- Cultured nonfat milk may contribute to a creamy texture and flavor.
- Soy fiber adds dietary fiber, which can aid digestion.
- Citric acid acts as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer.
Concerns
- Includes sucralose, a synthetic sweetener that raises quality concerns.
- Artificial flavors may indicate a lack of natural flavoring.
- Red 40 is an artificial colorant, which can be problematic for some consumers.
- High sugar content from sugar and maltitol syrup may raise health concerns.
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.
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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, ensuring proper consistency and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to higher calorie content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Nonfat Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Nonfat milk provides a creamy texture and contributes to the overall flavor profile without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: NONFAT MILK
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to provide tartness and preserve the drink, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: LACTIC ACID
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Is Maltitol Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Maltitol Syrup is used here as sweetener. Maltitol syrup is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, which can have a lower glycemic index but may cause digestive issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: MALTITOL SYRUP
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Is Cultured Nonfat Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cultured Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Cultured nonfat milk adds probiotics and enhances flavor, contributing positively to the drink's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: CULTURED NONFAT MILK
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. The inclusion of both natural and artificial flavors raises concerns about the authenticity of the flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavors
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Is Strawberry Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Strawberry Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Strawberry juice concentrate provides natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the drink's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: STRAWBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Strawberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Soy Fiber safe in this soft drink?
Good
Soy Fiber is used here as base. Soy fiber adds dietary fiber, which can improve digestive health and contribute to a feeling of fullness.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOY FIBER
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Pectin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener that helps achieve the desired texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: PECTIN
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM CITRATE
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Is Sucralose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that can raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUCRALOSE
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Is Red 40 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Red 40 is used here as colorant. Red 40 is an artificial colorant that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: RED 40
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: 3466277
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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