Is Faxe Kondi Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unilever
Faxe Kondi is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Unilever. The product scores 55/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Benzoate, Aroma affect the overall evaluation.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
Faxe Kondi contains several synthetic additives, including sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative and multiple acidity regulators. This composition raises significant quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 carbonated water, a basic ingredient that provides hydration.
- Dextrose is a simple sugar that can provide quick energy.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Multiple acidity regulators (E339, E500, E331, E501) indicate a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 ingredient, providing hydration and a refreshing base for the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: carbonated 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 due to its high caloric content and potential health implications.
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 is a simple sugar that provides quick energy but contributes to the 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 acid that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, generally considered safe.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acid (e330)
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added 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 prevent spoilage, 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 are used to regulate acidity but can indicate a processed product with potential health concerns.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: acidity regulators (e339)
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as acidity regulator. Sodium bicarbonate helps maintain pH balance but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: e500
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as acidity regulator. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: e331
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Is Potassium Bicarbonate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Potassium Bicarbonate is used here as acidity regulator. Potassium bicarbonate is used for acidity regulation but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: e501
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Is Aroma safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma includes various flavoring agents, which may be synthetic and raise concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma (among others 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: 4004923
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