Is Coca-Cola Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Coca-Cola. 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 Caramel Color affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Coca-Cola contains caramel color (E150d) as an artificial colorant and phosphoric acid as an acidulant, raising concerns about synthetic additives and acidity levels.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 natural flavors which may enhance the overall taste profile.
- Carbonated water provides a refreshing texture and mouthfeel.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Caramel color (E150d) is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 ingredient, providing hydration and a base for the beverage.
Role in formula: base
Original: Água
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Is Sucrose safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is a common sweetener that contributes to the drink's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: açúcar
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as base. Carbon dioxide is responsible for carbonation, providing a fizzy texture that enhances the drinking experience.
Role in formula: base
Original: dióxido de carbono
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Is Caramel Color safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150d) is an artificial colorant used for visual appeal but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Corante caramelo E-150d
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Is Phosphoric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Phosphoric Acid is used here as acidulant. Phosphoric acid adds acidity to the drink, enhancing flavor but may raise concerns about acidity levels.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidificante ácido fosfórico
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can vary in composition and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromas naturais
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Is Caffeine safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Caffeine is used here as flavor. Caffeine is included for its stimulating effects, contributing to the beverage's overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma cafeína
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: 3991801
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