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Is Lemon Juice Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Coop

Lemon Juice is a food from Coop. 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 Sodium Metabisulfite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes lemon juice from concentrate and sodium metabisulfite (E224) as a preservative. The presence of a synthetic preservative raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Sodium metabisulfite (E224) is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about chemical 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

  • Lemon juice from concentrate provides a natural flavor and acidity, enhancing the product's taste.
  • Contains no artificial colors or sweeteners, indicating a more straightforward composition.

Concerns

  • Sodium metabisulfite (E224) is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about chemical additives.
  • The use of concentrated juice may imply some loss of fresh flavor and nutrients compared to fresh juice.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4059887

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Coop — Lemon Juice 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Lemon juice from concentrate provides a natural flavor and acidity, enhancing the product's taste.; Contains no artificial colors or sweeteners, indicating a more straightforward composition.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes lemon juice from concentrate and sodium metabisulfite (E224) as a preservative. The presence of a synthetic preservative raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Coop products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Coop — Lemon Juice has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Coop — Lemon Juice has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium metabisulfite (E224) is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about chemical additives.; The use of concentrated juice may imply some loss of fresh flavor and nutrients compared to fresh juice.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Coop — Lemon Juice has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Coop products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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