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Is Cola Vanilla Zero Sugar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

River

River's Cola Vanilla Zero Sugar is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Ammonium Sulfite Caramel, Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulfame K.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic sweeteners like sodium cyclamate and aspartame, raising significant quality concerns due to their controversial safety profiles. The presence of artificial colorants further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are synthetic sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.

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 flavoring, which can enhance the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
  • Caffeine is included, which may provide a mild stimulant effect for consumers seeking energy.

Concerns

  • Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are synthetic sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.
  • The use of artificial colorants like ammonium sulfite caramel raises questions about the product's naturalness and processing.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3861878

More from this brand: River products in Zerotox

Similar products: soft_drink in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: phenylalanine

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Frequently asked questions

The composition includes several synthetic sweeteners like sodium cyclamate and aspartame, raising significant quality concerns due to their controversial safety profiles. The presence of artificial colorants further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
River — Cola Vanilla Zero Sugar has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
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This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are synthetic sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.; The use of artificial colorants like ammonium sulfite caramel raises questions about the product's naturalness and processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
River — Cola Vanilla Zero Sugar has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural flavoring, which can enhance the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.; Caffeine is included, which may provide a mild stimulant effect for consumers seeking energy.. See the Pros section above.
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.
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.
This product is flagged for: Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are synthetic sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.; The use of artificial colorants like ammonium sulfite caramel raises questions about the product's naturalness and processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Main concerns for this product: Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are synthetic sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.; The use of artificial colorants like ammonium sulfite caramel raises questions about the product's naturalness and processing.. See the full list above.

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