Is Limo Orange Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Paulaner
Paulaner's Limo Orange 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, Beta Carotene.
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 beta-carotene as a colorant is synthetic, indicating a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar raises health 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 orange juice from concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
- Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, which can help preserve freshness.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar raises health concerns.
- Citric acid may contribute to acidity, which can affect dental health.
- Beta-carotene is a synthetic colorant, indicating processing.
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 drink.
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 risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Orange Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Orange Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Orange juice from concentrate adds flavor but may lack some nutrients found in fresh juice.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Orangensaft aus Orangensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Orange Juice From Concentrate
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Is Carbonic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Carbonic Acid is used here as flavor. Carbonic acid provides carbonation, enhancing the drink's refreshing quality but may cause bloating.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kohlensäure
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity, enhancing flavor but can contribute to dental erosion.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel Citronensäure
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Is Concentrated Orange Extract safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Concentrated Orange Extract is used here as flavor. Concentrated orange extract enhances flavor but may not provide the same benefits as whole fruit.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: konzentrierter Orangenextrakt
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Orange Extract
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is included to enhance taste, but its exact composition is often unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve the drink's freshness and color.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel Ascorbinsäure
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Is Guar Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is used as a stabilizer to maintain texture, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator Guarkernmehl
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives in the drink.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff Beta-Carotin
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: 3351088
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