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Is Cola Zero Sugar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

First Choice

This page reviews Cola Zero Sugar by First Choice 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: Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium, Sodium Benzoate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This soft drink contains synthetic additives like sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative and artificial sweeteners (E951/E950), raising quality concerns due to their processed nature.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.

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 carbonated water, a basic ingredient that provides refreshment without additives.
  • Natural flavoring contributes to the drink's taste without synthetic flavoring agents.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.
  • Artificial sweeteners (E951/E950) may have mixed safety profiles and are often viewed with skepticism.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

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: 4202766

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Frequently asked questions

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.
First Choice — Cola Zero Sugar has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
This soft drink contains synthetic additives like sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative and artificial sweeteners (E951/E950), raising quality concerns due to their processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
First Choice — Cola Zero Sugar 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: carbonated water, natural flavor. See the Ingredients section above.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
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Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Our analysis notes: Contains carbonated water, a basic ingredient that provides refreshment without additives.; Natural flavoring contributes to the drink's taste without synthetic flavoring agents.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.; Artificial sweeteners (E951/E950) may have mixed safety profiles and are often viewed with skepticism.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
First Choice — Cola Zero Sugar has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More First Choice products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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