Is Cosmic Raspberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cult Energy Drink
Cosmic Raspberry is a soft drink from Cult Energy Drink. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Sodium Benzoate.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative and artificial sweeteners (E955, E950), raising significant quality concerns.
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 taurine, which is commonly included in energy drinks for its potential energy-boosting effects.
- Includes vitamins like B6 and B12, which are often associated with energy metabolism.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.
- Artificial sweeteners (E955, E950) may pose health risks and are often viewed negatively in terms of ingredient quality.
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this energy drink, providing hydration without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vatten
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E330)
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate (E331) helps regulate acidity, but it is a synthetic compound that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E331)
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as base. Carbon dioxide is used for carbonation, contributing to the drink's refreshing quality without safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: koldioxid
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Is Taurine safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Taurine is used here as flavor. Taurine is included for its potential energy-boosting properties, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: taurin (400 mg/100 ml)
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färgande livsmedel (morotkoncentrat)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig arom
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Is Caffeine safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Caffeine is used here as stimulant. Caffeine is included for its stimulating effects, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: stimulant
Original: koffein
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Is Sucralose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose (E955) is an artificial sweetener that raises health concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sötningsmedel (E955)
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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 pose health risks and is viewed negatively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sötningsmedel (E950)
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Is Niacin safe in this soft drink?
Good
Niacin is used here as vitamin. Niacin is included for its role in energy metabolism, contributing positively to the drink's composition.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitaminer (niacin)
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Is Pantothenic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Pantothenic Acid is used here as vitamin. Pantothenic acid is included for its role in energy metabolism, adding to the drink's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitaminer (pantotensyra)
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vitamin B6 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin B6 supports energy metabolism, contributing positively to the drink's overall composition.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitaminer (B6)
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin B12 is included for its role in energy metabolism, enhancing the drink's nutritional value.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitaminer (B12)
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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 raises concerns about long-term health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E211)
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Is Glycerol Esters Of Wood Rosin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Glycerol Esters Of Wood Rosin is used here as stabilizer. Glycerol esters (E445) are used as stabilizers but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (E445)
Read the full ingredient profile for Glycerol Esters Of Wood Rosin
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Is Acacia Gum safe in this soft drink?
Good
Acacia Gum is used here as stabilizer. Acacia gum (E414) is a natural stabilizer that helps maintain product consistency without safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (E414)
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: 4060372
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