Is Julmust Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Apotekarnes
Julmust is a soft drink from Apotekarnes. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Composition analysis reveals sodium benzoate (E211) as a synthetic preservative, and caramel color (E150c) as an artificial colorant. These additives indicate a processed composition and raise quality 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 natural hop aroma and malt aroma, which contribute to flavor complexity.
- Citrus acid is a natural acidulant that helps balance the drink's taste.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Caramel color (E150c) is an artificial colorant that may indicate a highly processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This soft drink may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 the drink's refreshing base without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kolsyrat vatten
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness, but its refined nature raises moderate concerns regarding processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Caramel Color safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150c) is an artificial colorant that may indicate a processed composition and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färgämne (E150c)
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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 acidulant that helps to enhance flavor and balance acidity in the drink.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (citronsyra)
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Is Natural Hop Aroma safe in this soft drink?
Good
Natural Hop Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural hop aroma contributes to the drink's unique flavor profile, enhancing its overall taste without quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig humlearom
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Is Natural Malt Aroma safe in this soft drink?
Good
Natural Malt Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural malt aroma adds depth to the flavor, derived from barley, and does not raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig maltarom (från korn)
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Is Spice Extract safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract is used for flavor enhancement, but its processed nature may raise moderate concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kryddextrakt
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Is Flavoring safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is added to enhance taste, but the specific nature of these flavorings can raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromämnen
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E211)
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: 4054249
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