Is Lemon Radler Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Paulaner
Paulaner's Lemon Radler is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes lager beer and lemonade, with ingredients like locust bean gum as a stabilizer. The presence of sugar and natural flavors raises moderate quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes lager beer and lemonade, with ingredients like locust bean gum as a stabilizer. The presence of sugar and natural flavors raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the drink.
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, contributing to a refreshing flavor profile.
- Lager beer provides a traditional base, enhancing the beverage's authenticity.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the drink.
- Natural flavors are present, which can be less transparent regarding their exact composition.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is the primary ingredient, serving as the base for both the beer and lemonade, ensuring hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Malted Barley safe in this soft drink?
Good
Malted Barley is used here as base. Malted barley is a key ingredient in lager beer, providing fermentable sugars and contributing to flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: malted barley
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Is Hops safe in this soft drink?
Good
Hops is used here as flavor. Hops add bitterness and aroma to the lager, balancing the sweetness of the lemonade.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hops
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to the lemonade for sweetness, which can raise concerns about excessive sweetness in beverages.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Lemon juice provides natural acidity and flavor, enhancing the refreshing quality of the drink.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lemon juice
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Is Orange Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Orange Juice is used here as flavor. Orange juice adds sweetness and complexity to the flavor profile, complementing the lemon.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: orange juice
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Is Lime Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Lime Juice is used here as flavor. Lime juice contributes additional acidity and brightness, enhancing the overall citrus flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lime juice
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Is Carbonic Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbonic Dioxide is used here as base. Carbonic dioxide is responsible for carbonation, providing the drink with its fizzy texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: carbonic dioxide
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Is Acrola Juice safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Acrola Juice is used here as flavor. Acrola juice is used for color and flavor, but its exact benefits and processing are less clear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: acrola juice
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Is Natural Lemon Flavour safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Lemon Flavour is used here as flavor. Natural lemon flavor enhances the citrus profile but may lack transparency regarding its source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural lemon flavour
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Locust bean gum acts as a stabilizer, helping to maintain texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser: locust bean gum
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: 3860971
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