Is Pepsi Max 0.375L Bottle Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ringnes
Pepsi Max 0.375L Bottle is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Ringnes. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Caramel Color, Aspartame, Acesulfame K affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
Composition analysis reveals the presence of artificial sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame K, along with synthetic colorant caramel E150d. These ingredients raise significant quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
Aspartame and acesulfame K are artificial sweeteners linked to health 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 carbonated water, a basic ingredient that provides hydration.
- Includes citric acid, which can enhance flavor and acidity.
Concerns
- Aspartame and acesulfame K are artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns.
- Caramel color E150d is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality issues.
- Phosphoric acid is a synthetic acid that can contribute to dental erosion.
- Contains caffeine, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
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 soft drink.
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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 hydration and a refreshing base for the beverage.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kullsyreholdig vann
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Is Caramel Color safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150d) is a synthetic colorant used for aesthetic purposes, raising concerns about artificial additives in the drink.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farge (karamell e150d)
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Is Aspartame safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Aspartame is used here as sweetener. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been associated with various health concerns, particularly for individuals with phenylketonuria.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: søtstoffer (aspartam)
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Is Acesulfame K safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Acesulfame K is used here as sweetener. Acesulfame K is another artificial sweetener that may pose health risks and is often criticized for its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: søtstoffer (acesulfam k)
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Is Phosphoric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Phosphoric Acid is used here as acidulant. Phosphoric acid is used to add acidity and flavor but can contribute to dental erosion and other health concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syrer (fosforsyre)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that enhances flavor but can also contribute to acidity-related issues in beverages.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syrer (sitronsyre)
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity in the drink, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (natriumcitrat)
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Is Aromas safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas, including caffeine, are added for flavor enhancement, but the exact composition is often undisclosed, raising transparency issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer (bl.a. koffein)
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: 4049011
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Allergens detected: phenylalanine
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