Double Chocolate Gelato Lite Chilled Coffee Drink product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Double Chocolate Gelato Lite Chilled Coffee Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Starbucks

Starbucks's Double Chocolate Gelato Lite Chilled Coffee Drink is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sucralose, Carrageenan.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This chilled coffee drink contains sucralose, a synthetic sweetener, and carrageenan, a thickener with potential digestive concerns. These ingredients contribute to a moderate rating due to quality and safety implications.

Main concern

Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.

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

  • Brewed Starbucks coffee provides a rich coffee flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
  • Reduced-fat milk and skim milk contribute to a lower fat content while maintaining creaminess.

Concerns

  • Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
  • Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals, impacting overall safety.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

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: 3345783

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: brewed starbucks coffee, sea salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Starbucks — Double Chocolate Gelato Lite Chilled Coffee Drink has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Starbucks products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This chilled coffee drink contains sucralose, a synthetic sweetener, and carrageenan, a thickener with potential digestive concerns. These ingredients contribute to a moderate rating due to quality and safety implications. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Brewed Starbucks coffee provides a rich coffee flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.; Reduced-fat milk and skim milk contribute to a lower fat content while maintaining creaminess.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Starbucks — Double Chocolate Gelato Lite Chilled Coffee Drink 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 is flagged for: Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.; Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals, impacting overall safety.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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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.
Starbucks — Double Chocolate Gelato Lite Chilled Coffee Drink has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown 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.

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