Is Peach Passionfruit Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bauer
Peach Passionfruit is a soft drink from Bauer. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and modified starch, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. However, the presence of fruit juice and natural flavors contributes positively to the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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 8.3% peach and 1.8% passionfruit juice, indicating some fruit content.
- Natural flavoring is present, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
- Includes vitamin B12, which is beneficial for certain dietary needs.
- Sour cultures are included, which may contribute to flavor complexity.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Modified starch is present, which is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
- Contains lecithins as emulsifiers, which may indicate a level of processing.
- The presence of salt and thickening agents may detract from the natural quality of the drink.
Who should avoid this product?
This soft drink may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 Peach safe in this soft drink?
Good
Peach is used here as flavor. Peach contributes natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the drink's overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pfirsich
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns about high caloric content and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Field Bean Protein safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Field Bean Protein is used here as base. Field bean protein adds some nutritional value but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Ackerbohnenprotein
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Is Passionfruit Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Passionfruit Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Passionfruit juice adds a tropical flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the drink's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Maracujasaft aus Maracujasaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Passionfruit Juice From Concentrate
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Is Apricot Kernels safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Apricot Kernels is used here as flavor. Apricot kernels may contribute to flavor but are also a processed ingredient with potential safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Marillenkerne
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Pflanzenkonzentrat: Karotte
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Is Modified Starch safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about the overall quality of the drink.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Table Salt safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is added for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Carob bean gum is a thickening agent that may affect texture but is generally considered safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Gellan safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Gellan is used here as thickener. Gellan is a gelling agent that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Gellan
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Is Lecithins safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used as emulsifiers to stabilize the drink but indicate a level of processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as oil_fat. Rapeseed oil is included for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer that helps maintain acidity.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Sodium Citrates safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrates is used here as buffer. Sodium citrates are used to regulate acidity but are processed ingredients that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Natriumcitrate
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Is Calcium Phosphates safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Calcium Phosphates is used here as buffer. Calcium phosphates are added for nutritional value but are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Calciumphosphate
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as nutrient. Vitamin B12 is included for nutritional benefits, particularly for those with dietary restrictions.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: Vitamin B12
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances taste but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Sour Cultures safe in this soft drink?
Good
Sour Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Sour cultures contribute to flavor complexity and may enhance the drink's overall profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Säuerungskulturen
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: 3807835
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