Is Italian Lemonade Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Terme Di Crodo
This page reviews Italian Lemonade by Terme Di Crodo as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes lemon juice and natural flavors, but also contains glucose-fructose syrup, raising concerns about processed sugars. This mix results in a moderate rating due to the presence of both good and medium quality ingredients.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes lemon juice and natural flavors, but also contains glucose-fructose syrup, raising concerns about processed sugars. This mix results in a moderate rating due to the presence of both good and medium quality ingredients.
Main concern
Includes glucose-fructose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises 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 natural lemon juice, providing authentic flavor and some natural acidity.
- Natural flavors enhance the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Includes glucose-fructose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises quality concerns.
- Carbon dioxide is added for carbonation, which may not appeal to all consumers.
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 Natural Mineral Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Natural Mineral Water is used here as base. Natural mineral water serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and a refreshing base for the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: Acqua minerde naturale "Fonti di Crodo-Lisiel"
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Fresh lemon juice contributes natural acidity and flavor, enhancing the drink's refreshing qualities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: succo di limone
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to concerns about excessive sugar intake and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero Sciroppo di glucosio-fruttosio
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as flavor. Carbon dioxide is used for carbonation, providing a fizzy texture that enhances the drinking experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: anidride carbonica
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Is Natural Lemon Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Lemon Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural lemon flavor adds to the overall taste but may be derived from processed sources, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma naturale di limone
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: 4148257
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