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Is Orbit Refreshers Watermelon Raspberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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Orbit's Orbit Refreshers Watermelon Raspberry is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Xylitol, Sorbitol, Mannitol.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame K, which raise significant quality concerns. The presence of BHA as an antioxidant also indicates potential safety issues.

Main concern

Presence of aspartame and acesulfame K, both artificial sweeteners, raises concerns about synthetic 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 glycerol, which acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the product.
  • Includes gum arabic, a natural thickener that can improve texture and stability.

Concerns

  • Presence of aspartame and acesulfame K, both artificial sweeteners, raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • BHA is included as an antioxidant, which is a synthetic compound with potential health risks.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3818978

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Orbit — Orbit Refreshers Watermelon Raspberry a safety score of 30 / 100 based on ingredients. See the 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: gum arabic, citric acid, malic acid. See the Ingredients section above.
The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame K, which raise significant quality concerns. The presence of BHA as an antioxidant also indicates potential safety issues. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Orbit — Orbit Refreshers Watermelon Raspberry has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Orbit products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Presence of aspartame and acesulfame K, both artificial sweeteners, raises concerns about synthetic additives.; BHA is included as an antioxidant, which is a synthetic compound with potential health risks.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains glycerol, which acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the product.; Includes gum arabic, a natural thickener that can improve texture and stability.. See the Pros section above.
Main concerns for this product: Presence of aspartame and acesulfame K, both artificial sweeteners, raises concerns about synthetic additives.; BHA is included as an antioxidant, which is a synthetic compound with potential health risks.. See the full list above.
Orbit — Orbit Refreshers Watermelon Raspberry has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
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.

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