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Is El Tequito Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Lidl

This page reviews El Tequito by Lidl 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: Ascorbic Acid.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes 84.1% beer and 0.14% agave-based spirit, with citric acid as an acidifier. The presence of sugar and natural flavors raises moderate concerns about quality and processing.

Main concern

Sugar is present, which raises concerns about sweetness and potential overconsumption.

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 84.1% beer, indicating a significant base of fermented ingredients.
  • Natural lemon flavor adds a refreshing taste without synthetic additives.
  • Citric acid serves as an acidifier, enhancing flavor balance in the drink.

Concerns

  • Sugar is present, which raises concerns about sweetness and potential overconsumption.
  • The inclusion of an agave-based spirit may indicate a processed component.
  • Antioxidant ascorbic acid is synthetic, which could affect overall ingredient quality.

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.

  • Is Beer safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Beer is used here as base. Beer is a fermented beverage that provides flavor and alcohol content. Its high percentage indicates a strong base for this drink.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: bere

    Read the full ingredient profile for Beer

  • Is Water safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water is essential for diluting and balancing the drink's composition, contributing to its overall hydration.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: apa

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness to the drink, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: zahar

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Agave Based Spirit safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Agave Based Spirit is used here as flavor. This spirit adds complexity and flavor to the drink, but its processed nature may raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: bautura spirtoasa pe baza de agave

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance acidity and flavor balance, contributing positively to the drink's taste profile.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: acidifiant: acid citric

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

  • Is Natural Lime Flavor safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Natural Lime Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural lime flavor enhances the drink's taste, but its processing may raise questions about ingredient integrity.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aroma naturala de lamaie verde

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Lime Flavor

  • Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?

    Bad

    Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is a synthetic antioxidant that may raise concerns about the use of artificial additives in the drink.

    Role in formula: antioxidant

    Original: antioxidant: acid ascorbic

    Read the full ingredient profile for Ascorbic Acid

  • Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Carbon Dioxide is used here as gas. Carbon dioxide is used for carbonation, providing a refreshing effervescence to the drink without safety concerns.

    Role in formula: gas

    Original: dioxid de carbon

    Read the full ingredient profile for Carbon Dioxide

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: 4018771

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Frequently asked questions

The composition includes 84.1% beer and 0.14% agave-based spirit, with citric acid as an acidifier. The presence of sugar and natural flavors raises moderate concerns about quality and processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Lidl — El Tequito has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
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Lidl — El Tequito 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.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
Our analysis notes: Contains 84.1% beer, indicating a significant base of fermented ingredients.; Natural lemon flavor adds a refreshing taste without synthetic additives.; Citric acid serves as an acidifier, enhancing flavor balance in the drink.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Sugar is present, which raises concerns about sweetness and potential overconsumption.; The inclusion of an agave-based spirit may indicate a processed component.; Antioxidant ascorbic acid is synthetic, which could affect overall ingredient quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Lidl — El Tequito has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Lidl products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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