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Is Pepsi Zero Sugar XXL Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pepsi

This page reviews Pepsi Zero Sugar XXL by Pepsi as a soft drink. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Caramel Color, Aspartame, Acesulfame K.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes aspartame and acesulfame K as artificial sweeteners, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of E150d as a colorant further indicates a highly processed product.

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.
  • Phosphoric acid and citric acid serve as acidulants, enhancing flavor.

Concerns

  • Aspartame and acesulfame K are artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns.
  • E150d is an artificial colorant that raises quality and safety concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

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: 3857804

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, carbonic acid. See the Ingredients section above.
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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.
The composition includes aspartame and acesulfame K as artificial sweeteners, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of E150d as a colorant further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Pepsi — Pepsi Zero Sugar XXL has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Pepsi — Pepsi Zero Sugar XXL has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains carbonated water, a basic ingredient that provides hydration.; Phosphoric acid and citric acid serve as acidulants, enhancing flavor.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Aspartame and acesulfame K are artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns.; E150d is an artificial colorant that raises quality and safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Pepsi — Pepsi Zero Sugar XXL has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Pepsi products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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