Is Pineapple Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Del Monte
This page reviews Pineapple by Del Monte as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes pineapple juice concentrate and ascorbic acid, but also contains sugar, raising concerns about added sweeteners. This indicates a moderate quality assessment.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes pineapple juice concentrate and ascorbic acid, but also contains sugar, raising concerns about added sweeteners. This indicates a moderate quality assessment.
Main concern
Sugar is added, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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
- Pineapple juice concentrate provides natural flavor and is a source of vitamins.
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is included for its antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- Sugar is added, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Natural flavor is vague and may indicate processed components.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this drink, ensuring proper dilution and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Pineapple Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Pineapple Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Pineapple juice concentrate provides natural sweetness and flavor, contributing to the drink's overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pineapple juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Pineapple Juice Concentrate
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to enhance sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve the drink's freshness and providing vitamin C benefits.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve the drink, contributing to its tartness and stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is included to enhance taste, but its vague nature may indicate processed components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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: 2400961
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