Is Mango Mania Ice Tea Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Billa Immer Gut
Billa Immer Gut's Mango Mania Ice Tea 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 synthetic additives. The presence of natural flavors and tea extract offers some quality, but overall, the product is moderately processed.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar 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 tea extract, providing a natural source of flavor and potential antioxidants.
- Includes mango and passion fruit juice concentrates, adding fruit-derived flavors.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Citric acid and sodium citrate are synthetic additives that indicate 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 acting as a solvent for other components.
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 related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Black Tea safe in this soft drink?
Good
Black Tea is used here as flavor. Black tea infusion adds flavor and may provide some antioxidant properties, enhancing the beverage's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Schwarztee
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide tartness and preserve freshness, but it is a synthetic additive that raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate acts as a pH regulator, helping to stabilize the beverage, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Säureregulator. Natriumcitrate
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances the overall taste profile, but the exact composition is often unclear, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is included as an antioxidant to preserve freshness, but it is a synthetic form of vitamin C that may raise processing concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure
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Is Mango Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Mango Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Mango juice concentrate adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the beverage's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mangosaftkonzentrat 0,1 %
Read the full ingredient profile for Mango Juice Concentrate
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Is Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Passion fruit juice concentrate enhances the flavor profile with a tropical note, supporting the beverage's fruit-based appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Passionsfruchtsaftkonzentrat 0,1 %
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Is Tea Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Tea Extract is used here as natural_extract. Tea extract provides additional flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the drink.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Tee-Extrakt
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: 4245018
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