Is Iced Coffee - Espresso Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Movenpick
Movenpick's Iced Coffee - Espresso 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 Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This iced coffee contains carrageenan as a thickener, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar also indicates a processed composition.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise 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 liquid coffee extract, providing authentic coffee flavor.
- Low-fat milk contributes to a creamy texture without high fat content.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise quality concerns.
- Sugar content indicates processing, which can affect overall healthiness.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Skim Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk provides a creamy texture while being lower in fat, contributing positively to the drink's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettarme Milch
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Is Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coffee is used here as flavor. Liquid coffee extract offers a rich coffee flavor, essential for an iced coffee product, enhancing its authenticity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kaffee (flüssiger Kaffee-Extrakt, Wasser)
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in processed beverages.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Carrageenan safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that can raise concerns regarding its safety and potential digestive issues.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Carrageen
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: 3807720
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