Is Cola Zero Voordeelpak Safe? Ingredient Analysis
First-Choice
This page reviews Cola Zero Voordeelpak 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: Caramel Color, Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This product contains several synthetic additives, including E211 (sodium benzoate) as a preservative and E150d (caramel color) as a colorant. These raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the drink.
Main concern
E211 (sodium benzoate) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential health effects associated with 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 and safe ingredient that contributes to the drink's refreshing quality.
- Natural aroma is included, which may enhance the flavor profile without synthetic flavoring agents.
Concerns
- E211 (sodium benzoate) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential health effects associated with long-term consumption.
- E150d (caramel color) is an artificial colorant that may pose quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
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.
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Is Carbonated Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbonated Water is used here as base. Carbonated water serves as the primary ingredient, providing the drink's refreshing base without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Koolzuurhoudend water
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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 to give the drink its characteristic color, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstof: E150d
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Is Aspartame safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Aspartame is used here as sweetener. Aspartame (E951) is an artificial sweetener that has been linked to various health concerns, impacting the drink's overall safety profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zoetstof: E951
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Is Acesulfame Potassium safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Acesulfame Potassium is used here as sweetener. Acesulfame potassium (E950) is another artificial sweetener that may raise safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zoetstof: E950
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Is Phosphoric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Phosphoric Acid is used here as acidulant. Phosphoric acid (E338) is used to provide acidity and enhance flavor, but its presence raises concerns about potential effects on dental health.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur: E338
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as regulator. Sodium citrate (E331) is used as a pH regulator, which can help maintain stability but may have mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: regulator
Original: regelaar: E331
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about its long-term health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conserveermiddel: E211
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Is Caffeine safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Caffeine is used here as flavor. Caffeine is included for its flavor and stimulating effects, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cafeïne
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this soft drink?
Good
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma is used to enhance flavor without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the drink's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk aroma
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: 4202748
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