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Is Non-Alcoholic Pear Cider Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Somersby

This page reviews Non-Alcoholic Pear Cider by Somersby as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and natural flavoring, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of concentrated juices indicates some natural content but also processing.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality 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 concentrated pear juice, providing some natural fruit flavor.
  • Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to maintain freshness.
  • Fermented apple juices contribute to a more complex flavor profile.
  • Carbon dioxide adds fizziness, enhancing the drinking experience.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
  • Natural flavoring may involve processing, which can obscure ingredient origins.
  • High sugar content from added sugars and syrup may be a concern for some consumers.
  • The use of concentrated juices indicates a level of processing that may detract from natural quality.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

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: 3914413

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Frequently asked questions

Somersby — Non-Alcoholic Pear Cider has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and natural flavoring, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of concentrated juices indicates some natural content but also processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Somersby — Non-Alcoholic Pear Cider has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Somersby products. 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, concentrated pear juice, concentrated non-alcoholic fermented apple juice. See the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Somersby — Non-Alcoholic Pear Cider 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.
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This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.; Natural flavoring may involve processing, which can obscure ingredient origins.; High sugar content from added sugars and syrup may be a concern for some consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains concentrated pear juice, providing some natural fruit flavor.; Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to maintain freshness.; Fermented apple juices contribute to a more complex flavor profile.. See the Pros section above.

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