Is El Mexicano, Latin Fusion Splash!, Guava Juice Safe? Ingredient Analysis
El Mexicano
This page reviews El Mexicano, Latin Fusion Splash!, Guava Juice by El Mexicano 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: Fd C Red 40.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This guava juice contains filtered water, guava puree, and cane sugar. The presence of synthetic color FD&C Red #40 and added sugars raises quality concerns, leading to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that adds unnecessary calories and raises health concerns.
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
- Guava puree provides natural fruit flavor and contributes to the juice's overall taste.
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is included as an antioxidant, which can help preserve freshness.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that adds unnecessary calories and raises health concerns.
- FD&C Red #40 is a synthetic colorant that may pose potential health risks associated with artificial additives.
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 Filtered Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Filtered Water is used here as base. Filtered water serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration without any additives or concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Filtered water
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Is Guava Puree safe in this soft drink?
Good
Guava Puree is used here as natural_extract. Guava puree adds natural fruit flavor and nutrients, enhancing the juice's taste and quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: guava puree
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that increases sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in beverages.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Pectin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural thickener that helps maintain texture but may indicate processing in the juice.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: pectin
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Is Guar Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: guar gum (stabilizers)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative that enhances flavor and acidity, contributing to the juice's freshness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve the juice and providing nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific composition and source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Fd C Red 40 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Fd C Red 40 is used here as colorant. FD&C Red #40 is a synthetic colorant that raises health concerns due to potential links to hyperactivity and allergies.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: color fd&c red #40
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: 3212920
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