Is Mochaccino Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carte Noire
Mochaccino is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Carte Noire. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sodium citrate and sodium bicarbonate as acidity regulators, which are common in processed foods. The presence of cane sugar raises concerns about added sugars.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium citrate and sodium bicarbonate as acidity regulators, which are common in processed foods. The presence of cane sugar raises concerns about added sugars.
Main concern
Includes cane sugar, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
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 organic skim milk, providing a natural dairy base that supports a moderate rating.
- Uses pure arabica coffee, known for its quality and flavor, contributing positively to the drink's profile.
Concerns
- Includes cane sugar, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Sodium citrate and sodium bicarbonate are synthetic additives that may indicate a processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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Is Skim Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing a creamy texture and essential nutrients without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT demi-écrémé*
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sugar intake in processed beverages.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre de canne*
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Is Pure Arabica Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Pure Arabica Coffee is used here as flavor. Pure arabica coffee is known for its superior flavor profile, enhancing the drink's quality and taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: café soluble pur arabica*
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao maigre en poudre*
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity, which can enhance flavor but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citrates de sodium
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as buffer. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH balance but indicating a processed nature.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: carbonate acide de sodium
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Gellan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Gellan gum is a stabilizing agent that helps maintain texture, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gomme gellane
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: 4114285
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Allergens detected: nuts , gluten , eggs , soy
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