Is Multivitamin Nectar - Fairtrade Safe? Ingredient Analysis
HPF Getranke
HPF Getranke's Multivitamin Nectar - Fairtrade is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes fruit juices and purees, but also added sugars and synthetic vitamins. This raises concerns about the overall quality and health implications of the product.
Main concern
Added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 a variety of fruit juices like orange and apple, providing natural flavors and some nutrients.
- Includes carrot juice, which adds natural color and some vitamins.
- Vitamin C is present, contributing to the overall vitamin content.
- Fairtrade certification indicates ethical sourcing of ingredients.
Concerns
- Added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Synthetic vitamins like niacin and pantothenic acid may not provide the same benefits as natural sources.
- Concentrated fruit juices can be high in sugars, impacting the overall health profile.
- The presence of multiple fruit purees may not compensate for the added sugars.
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 solvent in this drink, providing hydration without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Fruit Juice From Fruit Juice Concentrates Orange Apple Grape safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Fruit Juice From Fruit Juice Concentrates Orange Apple Grape is used here as flavor. Fruit juice concentrates provide flavor and some nutrients but can be high in sugars, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mehrfruchtsaft aus Fruchtsaftkonzentraten (Orange, Apfel, Traube)
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Is Carrot Juice From Carrot Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carrot Juice From Carrot Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Carrot juice adds natural sweetness and color, contributing beneficial nutrients like beta-carotene.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Karottensaft aus Karottensaftkonzentrat
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can lead to health concerns if consumed in excess, impacting overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Nectarine Puree safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Nectarine Puree is used here as flavor. Nectarine puree adds flavor and some nutrients but may contribute to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Nektarinenmark
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Is Banana Puree safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Banana Puree is used here as flavor. Banana puree provides natural sweetness and flavor but also adds to the sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bananenmark
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Is Mango Puree safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Mango Puree is used here as flavor. Mango puree enhances flavor and adds some nutrients, but it also contributes to the sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mangomark
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Is Guava Puree safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Guava Puree is used here as flavor. Guava puree adds unique flavor and some nutrients, but may also increase sugar levels.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Guavenmark
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Is Pineapple Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Pineapple Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Pineapple juice concentrate provides flavor and some nutrients but can be high in sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ananassaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Pineapple Juice Concentrate
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Is Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Passion fruit juice concentrate adds flavor and some nutrients, contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Maracujasaftkonzentrat
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor but does not significantly enhance nutritional value.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Vitamin C safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vitamin C is used here as flavor. Vitamin C is included for its antioxidant properties, contributing positively to the drink's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vitamin C
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Is Niacin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Niacin is used here as flavor. Niacin is a synthetic vitamin added for nutritional enhancement, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Niacin
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Is Pantothenic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Pantothenic Acid is used here as flavor. Pantothenic acid is included as a synthetic vitamin, which may not provide the same benefits as natural sources.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pantothensäure
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Vitamin B6 is used here as flavor. Vitamin B6 is added for nutritional value, but its synthetic form raises questions about quality and absorption.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vitamin B6
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Is Thiamin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Thiamin is used here as flavor. Thiamin is a synthetic vitamin included for nutritional enhancement, which may not match the benefits of natural sources.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Thiamin
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Is Riboflavin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Riboflavin is used here as flavor. Riboflavin is added as a synthetic vitamin, raising concerns about the quality and effectiveness compared to natural sources.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Riboflavin
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: 3854745
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