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Is Peer/Appel Limonade Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Picnic

Picnic's Peer/Appel Limonade is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sucralose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This beverage contains potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sucralose and steviol glycosides as sweeteners also indicates a processed composition.

Main concern

Includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.

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 75% juice from concentrate, providing a fruit base that supports flavor.
  • Natural pear aroma enhances the overall taste profile without artificial flavors.

Concerns

  • Includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
  • Sucralose and steviol glycosides are artificial sweeteners, indicating a processed ingredient profile.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, 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: 4222322

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Frequently asked questions

Picnic — Peer/Appel Limonade has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Picnic — Peer/Appel Limonade 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Picnic — Peer/Appel Limonade has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Picnic products. 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: apple juice concentrate, water, ascorbic acid. See the Ingredients section above.
This beverage contains potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sucralose and steviol glycosides as sweeteners also indicates a processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.; Sucralose and steviol glycosides are artificial sweeteners, indicating a processed ingredient profile.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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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 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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