Is Energy + Focus Island Sunrise Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Clean Simple Eats
Energy + Focus Island Sunrise is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Clean Simple Eats. The product scores 75/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Chromium Picolinate affect the overall evaluation.
75 / 100
Why score is 75
The composition includes organic tapioca fiber and citric acid, which are generally acceptable. However, the presence of synthetic additives like chromium picolinate raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Chromium picolinate is a synthetic compound that raises concerns about the use of artificial ingredients in the formulation.
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
- Organic tapioca fiber provides dietary fiber, contributing positively to digestive health.
- Citric acid is a natural preservative that enhances flavor and acidity without significant safety concerns.
- Organic caffeine from coffee cherry extract offers a natural source of energy without synthetic stimulants.
Concerns
- Chromium picolinate is a synthetic compound that raises concerns about the use of artificial ingredients in the formulation.
- Methylcobalamin, while a form of vitamin B12, is often synthesized and may not align with a clean ingredient profile.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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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 liquid base, providing hydration without additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Carbonated Water
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Is Organic Tapioca Fiber safe in this soft drink?
Good
Organic Tapioca Fiber is used here as base. Organic tapioca fiber is derived from cassava and adds dietary fiber, supporting digestive health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Organic Tapioca Fiber (from Cassava)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid, sourced from cassava, acts as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, with minimal safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid (from Cassava)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the concerns associated with synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sea Salt
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Is Organic Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Organic Flavors is used here as flavor. Organic flavors are derived from natural sources but can vary in processing, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Organic Flavors
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Is L Malic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
L Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. L-malic acid is used for tartness and preservation but is a synthetic compound that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: L-Malic Acid
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Is Reb M safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Reb M is used here as sweetener. Reb M is a steviol glycoside used as a sweetener, derived from the stevia plant, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Reb M (as OnoSweet™)
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Is Organic Stevia Leaf Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Organic Stevia Leaf Extract is used here as sweetener. Organic stevia leaf extract is a natural sweetener that provides sweetness without calories, supporting a healthier profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Organic Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A)
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Stevia Leaf Extract
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Is Organic Caffeine safe in this soft drink?
Good
Organic Caffeine is used here as flavor. Organic caffeine from coffee cherry extract provides a natural energy boost without synthetic stimulants.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Organic Caffeine (Coffee Cherry Extract)
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Is Cognitiq safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cognitiq is used here as flavor. CognitIQ is derived from coffee fruit extract and is included for cognitive support, but its processing raises concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CognitIQ® (Coffee Fruit Extract)
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Is L Theanine safe in this soft drink?
Good
L Theanine is used here as flavor. L-theanine is an amino acid that promotes relaxation and is included for its cognitive benefits without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: L-Theanine (as Suntheanine®)
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Is Organic Fruit And Vegetable Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Organic Fruit And Vegetable Juice is used here as colorant. Organic fruit and vegetable juice is used for color, providing a natural alternative to synthetic colorants.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Organic Fruit and Vegetable Juice (for Color)
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Fruit And Vegetable Juice
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Is Mushroom Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Mushroom Extract is used here as preservative. Mushroom extract is included for its preservative qualities, offering a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Mushroom Extract (to Preserve Quality)
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Is Niacinamide safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Niacinamide is used here as flavor. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that supports metabolism but is often synthesized, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
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Is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is used here as flavor. Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a synthetic form of vitamin B6, which may not align with a clean ingredient profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
Read the full ingredient profile for Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
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Is Chromium Picolinate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Chromium Picolinate is used here as flavor. Chromium picolinate is a synthetic compound often used for metabolic support, raising concerns about artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chromium Picolinate
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Is Methylcobalamin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Methylcobalamin is used here as flavor. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that is often synthesized, which may not align with a clean ingredient profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12)
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: 3443149
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