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Is Cherry Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Powerade

Cherry is a soft drink from Powerade. 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 Sucralose, Acesulfame K.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes glucose and fructose as sweeteners, which raise concerns about added sugars. Additionally, sucralose and acesulfame-K are artificial sweeteners, indicating a processed nature.

Main concern

Presence of artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame-K raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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 fruit and vegetable concentrates like cherry and carrot, which provide some natural flavor and color.
  • Includes stabilizers like arabic gum, which can help maintain product consistency.

Concerns

  • Presence of artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame-K raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • High levels of glucose and fructose may contribute to excessive sugar intake.

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: 3216719

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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.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, citric acid, carrot concentrate. See the Ingredients section above.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
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.
Powerade — Cherry has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Powerade products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Powerade products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
The composition includes glucose and fructose as sweeteners, which raise concerns about added sugars. Additionally, sucralose and acesulfame-K are artificial sweeteners, indicating a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains fruit and vegetable concentrates like cherry and carrot, which provide some natural flavor and color.; Includes stabilizers like arabic gum, which can help maintain product consistency.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Presence of artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame-K raises concerns about synthetic additives.; High levels of glucose and fructose may contribute to excessive sugar intake.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Powerade — Cherry has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.

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