Is Calpis Concentrate (x5) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Calpis
This page reviews Calpis Concentrate (x5) by Calpis as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes granulated sugar and citric acid, which are common in beverages but raise concerns about high sugar content and acidity. The presence of skimmed milk treated with lactic acid culture indicates some fermentation process.
Main concern
Granulated sugar contributes to high sugar content, raising 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 skimmed milk treated with lactic acid culture, providing a source of beneficial bacteria.
- Citric acid acts as a natural preservative, helping to maintain product freshness.
Concerns
- Granulated sugar contributes to high sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- The use of artificial flavoring may indicate a lack of natural flavor sources, affecting overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Granulated sugar is used for sweetness in this drink, contributing to high sugar content which raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre granulé
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk treated with lactic acid culture provides a source of beneficial bacteria, enhancing the drink's probiotic potential.
Role in formula: base
Original: _lait_ écrémé (traité avec une culture acide lactique)
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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 dilution and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. The flavoring used may be artificial, which raises concerns about the quality and naturalness of the beverage.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is added for acidity and flavor enhancement, but it can contribute to the overall tartness of the drink.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide citrique
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: 3913666
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Allergens detected: milk
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