Is Faxe Kondi Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Royal Unibrew A S
Royal Unibrew A S's Faxe Kondi 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 Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Faxe Kondi contains water, sugar, and dextrose, along with several acidity regulators and preservatives like sodium benzoate (E211). The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains sugar and dextrose, which contribute to high sweetness and potential 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
- Contains water as the primary ingredient, indicating a base for hydration.
- Includes acidity regulators like sodium phosphates (E339) that help maintain product stability.
- Flavoring components provide taste, enhancing the overall drinking experience.
Concerns
- Contains sugar and dextrose, which contribute to high sweetness and potential health concerns.
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.
- Presence of multiple acidity regulators may indicate a highly processed formulation.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and acting as a solvent for other components.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Dextrose safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose, a simple sugar, adds sweetness and is quickly absorbed, contributing to the drink's overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose (2%)
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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 and flavor enhancer, helping to balance acidity and improve taste.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acid (e330)
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as flavor. Carbon dioxide provides carbonation, enhancing the sensory experience of the drink.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: carbon dioxide
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is included for flavor enhancement but can contribute to sodium intake concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative (e211)
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Is Sodium Phosphates safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Phosphates is used here as acidity regulator. Sodium phosphates (E339) help regulate acidity but may indicate a processed formulation.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: acidity regulators (e339, e500, e331, e501)
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Is Flavoring safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring components, including caffeine and quinine, enhance taste but may raise concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavoring (including caffeine and quinine)
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: 4004907
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