Pear Cider product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Pear Cider Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Carlsberg

Pear Cider is one of the alcoholic beverage products analyzed by Zerotox for Carlsberg. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Analysis reveals potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative, and sugar as a refined ingredient. These additives indicate moderate processing and raise quality concerns.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that 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 pear wine, which adds natural fruit flavor and character to the cider.
  • Natural pear aroma enhances the overall sensory experience of the beverage.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
  • Refined sugar is present, which may detract from the overall quality of the beverage.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this alcoholic beverage.

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: 4195514

More from this brand: Carlsberg products in Zerotox

Similar products: alcoholic_beverage in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, pear wine, concentrated pear juice. See the Ingredients section above.
Carlsberg — 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.
Carlsberg — Pear Cider has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Carlsberg products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.; Refined sugar is present, which may detract from the overall quality of the beverage.. 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.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
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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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Our analysis notes: Contains pear wine, which adds natural fruit flavor and character to the cider.; Natural pear aroma enhances the overall sensory experience of the beverage.. See the Pros section above.
Analysis reveals potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative, and sugar as a refined ingredient. These additives indicate moderate processing and raise quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.

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