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Is Lychee Zap Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tata Gluco

Lychee Zap is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Tata Gluco. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Benzoate affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and glucose, which are processed sweeteners, and preservatives like sodium benzoate (INS 202), raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and acidity regulators also indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

High sugar content from sugar and glucose raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

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 concentrated apple juice, providing some natural fruit flavor.
  • Natural and nature identical flavoring substances may enhance taste without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and glucose raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Sodium benzoate (INS 202) is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.

  • Is Water safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this drink, contributing to hydration without any quality concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Water

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about high sweetness and potential health impacts.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Sugar

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Glucose safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness but can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Glucose (3.2%)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glucose

  • Is Concentrated Apple Juice safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Concentrated Apple Juice is used here as flavor. Concentrated apple juice adds natural fruit flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the drink's appeal.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Concentrated Apple Juice (1.7%)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Apple Juice

  • Is Mineral Salts safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Mineral Salts is used here as buffer. Mineral salts help maintain the drink's stability and flavor balance but may not provide significant health benefits.

    Role in formula: buffer

    Original: Mineral Salts

    Read the full ingredient profile for Mineral Salts

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, enhancing flavor and preserving freshness without major safety concerns.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: Acidity Regulator (INS 330)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

  • Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this soft drink?

    Bad

    Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Preservative (INS 202)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Benzoate

  • Is Steviol Glycosides safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Steviol Glycosides is used here as sweetener. Steviol glycosides are natural sweeteners derived from the stevia plant, providing sweetness with fewer calories but may have varying effects on taste.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Sweetener (INS 960)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Steviol Glycosides

  • Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono- and diglycerides are used to stabilize the drink's texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: Emulsifier (INS 445)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides

  • Is Natural Flavoring Substance safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Natural Flavoring Substance is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring substances enhance taste but can vary in quality and source, raising some transparency concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Natural Flavouring Substance

  • Is Nature Identical Flavoring Substance safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Nature Identical Flavoring Substance is used here as flavor. Nature identical flavoring substances mimic natural flavors but are synthetically produced, which may raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Nature Identical Flavouring Substance

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: 4235107

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and glucose raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Sodium benzoate (INS 202) is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Tata Gluco — Lychee Zap has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tata Gluco products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Tata Gluco — Lychee Zap has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes sugar and glucose, which are processed sweeteners, and preservatives like sodium benzoate (INS 202), raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and acidity regulators also indicates a processed nature. 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.
Tata Gluco — Lychee Zap has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, concentrated apple juice, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis notes: Contains concentrated apple juice, providing some natural fruit flavor.; Natural and nature identical flavoring substances may enhance taste without artificial additives.. See the Pros section above.