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Is Orange Squash Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Robinsons

This page reviews Orange Squash by Robinsons as a soft drink. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Acesulfame K, Sucralose, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate.

55 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 55

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose) and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Presence of synthetic sweeteners like acesulfame K and sucralose raises concerns about artificial additives.

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 natural orange flavoring, which enhances the overall taste profile.
  • Includes citric acid, a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness.

Concerns

  • Presence of synthetic sweeteners like acesulfame K and sucralose raises concerns about artificial additives.
  • Includes multiple preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite, indicating a highly processed nature.

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: 3931319

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Frequently asked questions

Main concerns for this product: Presence of synthetic sweeteners like acesulfame K and sucralose raises concerns about artificial additives.; Includes multiple preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite, indicating a highly processed nature.. See the full list above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose) and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Presence of synthetic sweeteners like acesulfame K and sucralose raises concerns about artificial additives.; Includes multiple preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite, indicating a highly processed nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Robinsons — Orange Squash has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 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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Robinsons — Orange Squash has a Zerotox score of 55 / 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, citric acid, natural orange flavouring. 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.
Robinsons — Orange Squash has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Robinsons products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural orange flavoring, which enhances the overall taste profile.; Includes citric acid, a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness.. See the Pros section above.

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