Is Lemonade With Lemon-Black Elderberry Flavor Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi Bio
Aldi Bio's Lemonade With Lemon-Black Elderberry Flavor 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and citric acid, which raise concerns about high sugar content and acidity. The presence of natural flavors and colorants indicates some processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar 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 lemon juice and elderberry juice, providing natural fruit flavors.
- Uses citric acid as a natural acidulant, which is common in beverages.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar raises quality concerns.
- Natural flavors and colorants indicate processing, which may affect ingredient integrity.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and a base for the beverage.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to high caloric content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Lemon Juice From Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Lemon Juice From Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Lemon juice adds natural acidity and flavor, enhancing the beverage's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaft aus Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice From Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as flavor. Carbon dioxide provides fizziness, enhancing the sensory experience of the drink.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kohlensäure
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Is Elderberry Juice From Concentrated Elderberry Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Elderberry Juice From Concentrated Elderberry Juice is used here as flavor. Elderberry juice contributes to the flavor profile and may offer some antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Holunderbeersaft aus Holunderbeersaftkonzentrat
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is used for coloring, which may raise concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Konzentrat aus Karotte
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Is Natural Blackberry Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Blackberry Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural blackberry flavor enhances taste but indicates some processing, which may affect ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Brombeeraroma
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Blackberry Flavor
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Is Trisodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Trisodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Trisodium citrate acts as a pH regulator, helping to maintain acidity but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sure regulator: Trinatriumcitrat
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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 enhances flavor and preserves freshness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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: 3856384
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