Is Iskub Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ikea
This page reviews Iskub by Ikea as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Colorant.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes invert sugar syrup and artificial color E150d, indicating a processed beverage with moderate quality concerns. Natural extracts are present but do not outweigh the synthetic additives.
Main concern
Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
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 fruit extract and plant extract, which may provide some natural flavoring.
- Natural aroma contributes to the overall flavor profile without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Artificial color E150d is a synthetic dye that may pose quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.
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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: Wasser
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that enhances sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertzuckersirup
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as base. Carbon dioxide is used to carbonate the beverage, providing effervescence and enhancing the drinking experience.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kohlensäure
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Is Acidulant safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Acidulant is used here as acidulant. Acidulants are added to provide tartness and balance sweetness, but their specific type is not disclosed.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel
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Is Lingonberry Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Lingonberry Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lingonberry juice concentrate adds natural flavor and color, contributing to the beverage's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Preiselbeetsaftkonzentrat
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma enhances flavor without synthetic alternatives, though its specific components are not detailed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Fruit Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Fruit Extract is used here as natural_extract. Fruit extract provides additional flavor and potential nutritional benefits, enhancing the beverage's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Fruchtextrakt
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Is Plant Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Plant Extract is used here as natural_extract. Plant extract contributes to flavor and may offer some natural benefits, supporting the beverage's overall profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Pflanzenextrakt
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Is Acidulant safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Acidulant is used here as acidulant. Another acidulant is included, which may serve a similar function as the first, but specifics are not provided.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel
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Is Colorant safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. The colorant E150d is a synthetic dye that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff
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Is Foam Stabilizer safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Foam Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Foam stabilizers help maintain carbonation and texture but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Schaumverhüter
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: 4056993
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