Is Horchata Without Added Sugars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hacendado
Horchata Without Added Sugars is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Hacendado. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Citroglycerides affect the overall evaluation.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This horchata contains water, tiger nuts, and several stabilizers. The presence of synthetic emulsifiers and stabilizers raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes citroglycerides as an emulsifier, which is a synthetic ingredient with potential quality 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 21% tiger nuts, which provide a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Natural cinnamon aroma enhances the drink's flavor profile without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Includes citroglycerides as an emulsifier, which is a synthetic ingredient with potential quality concerns.
- Stabilizers like cellulose gel and gum may indicate a processed composition, affecting overall quality.
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 Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and a base for the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: Agua
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Is Tiger Nuts safe in this soft drink?
Good
Tiger Nuts is used here as natural_extract. Tiger nuts (21%) contribute to the drink's flavor and texture, offering some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: chufas
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Is Citroglycerides safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Citroglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Citroglycerides are synthetic emulsifiers used to stabilize the mixture, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgente: citroglicéridos
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Is Cellulose Gel safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cellulose Gel is used here as stabilizer. Cellulose gel is a thickening agent that helps maintain texture but indicates a processed composition.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gel de celulosa
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as stabilizer. Cellulose gum acts as a stabilizer, contributing to texture but also suggesting a level of processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: goma de celulosa
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Is Natural Cinnamon Aroma safe in this soft drink?
Good
Natural Cinnamon Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural cinnamon aroma enhances flavor without the use of artificial flavoring agents, supporting quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma natural de canela
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: 4152743
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