Is Pepsi Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pepsi
Pepsi is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Pepsi. 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 Sulfite Ammonium Caramel, Acesulfame K, Sucralose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Pepsi contains acesulfame-K and sucralose as sweeteners, which are synthetic and raise quality concerns. The presence of caramel color also indicates processing.
Main concern
Acesulfame-K and sucralose are artificial sweeteners that may raise 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 carbonated water, a common base for soft drinks, providing a refreshing experience.
- Includes phosphoric acid, which adds acidity and enhances flavor profile.
Concerns
- Acesulfame-K and sucralose are artificial sweeteners that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Caramel color (sulfite-ammonium caramel) is a processed colorant that can indicate a highly processed product.
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 the drink's effervescence and refreshing quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: koolzuurhoudend water
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the drink's sweetness but raises concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Sulfite Ammonium Caramel safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sulfite Ammonium Caramel is used here as colorant. Sulfite-ammonium caramel is a synthetic colorant used for aesthetic purposes, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstof (sulfiet-ammoniakkaramel)
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Is Aromas safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas, including caffeine, enhance the flavor profile but may include processed components that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma's (bevat cafeïne)
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Is Phosphoric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Phosphoric Acid is used here as acidulant. Phosphoric acid adds acidity to the drink, enhancing flavor but also raising concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur (fosforzuur)
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Is Acesulfame K safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Acesulfame K is used here as sweetener. Acesulfame-K is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns due to its synthetic origin and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zoetstoffen (acesulfaam-K
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Is Sucralose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is another artificial sweetener that may raise concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucralose
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: 4211819
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