Is Paskmust Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Apotekarnes
This page reviews Paskmust by Apotekarnes 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: Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Paskmust contains sodium benzoate (E211) as a synthetic preservative and caramel color (E150c) as an artificial colorant. These additives indicate a processed composition, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that 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 natural flavors like hop and malt extract, which enhance the drink's taste profile.
- Citrus acid is used as an acidulant, providing a tangy flavor and balancing sweetness.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Caramel color (E150c) is an artificial colorant, which may indicate a highly processed product.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.
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Is Carbonated Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbonated Water is used here as base. Carbonated water serves as the primary ingredient, providing the drink's refreshing base without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kolsyrat vatten
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness, but its refined nature raises moderate concerns regarding excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Caramel Color safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150c) is an artificial colorant that may indicate a processed composition, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färgämne (E150c)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, providing a tangy flavor and enhancing the overall taste without safety issues.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (citronsyra)
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Is Hop Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Hop Extract is used here as natural_extract. Natural hop extract contributes to the drink's flavor profile, adding a unique taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: naturlig humlearom
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Is Malt Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Malt Extract is used here as natural_extract. Natural malt extract adds sweetness and depth to the flavor, enhancing the drink's overall profile without safety issues.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: naturlig maltarom (från _korn_)
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Is Spice Extract safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract adds complexity to the flavor but may raise concerns due to potential processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kryddextrakt
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Is Flavoring safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is used to enhance taste but may include synthetic components, raising moderate concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromämnen
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E211)
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: 4054258
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