Is Kozel Dark Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kozel
Kozel Dark is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Kozel. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes barley malt and hops, which are traditional ingredients in beer. However, the presence of sugar raises concerns about added sweeteners, impacting the overall quality assessment.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes barley malt and hops, which are traditional ingredients in beer. However, the presence of sugar raises concerns about added sweeteners, impacting the overall quality assessment.
Main concern
Sugar is added, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweeteners in the product.
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
- Barley malt is a natural ingredient that contributes to the flavor profile of this dark beer.
- Hops are used for flavoring and preserving, indicating a traditional brewing method.
Concerns
- Sugar is added, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweeteners in the product.
- The presence of sugar may indicate a more processed composition, affecting quality.
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 is the primary ingredient, essential for brewing and contributes to the overall balance of the beverage.
Role in formula: base
Original: VODA
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Is Barley Malt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Barley Malt is used here as base. Barley malt provides fermentable sugars and contributes to the beer's flavor and color, indicating a traditional brewing process.
Role in formula: base
Original: JEČMENI SLAD
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Is Hops safe in this soft drink?
Good
Hops is used here as flavor. Hops are used for flavoring and preserving the beer, adding bitterness and aroma, which are characteristic of quality beers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: HMELJ
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Is Hops Extract safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Hops Extract is used here as flavor. Hops extract is a concentrated form of hops, used for flavoring; while it enhances taste, it may indicate processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: EKSTRAKT HMELJA
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to enhance sweetness, which can mask the natural flavors and raise concerns about unnecessary sweeteners.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: ŠEĆER
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: 4193564
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