Is Pink Grapefruit Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tuborg
This page reviews Pink Grapefruit by Tuborg as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and caramelized sugar syrup, indicating some processing. Natural flavors and juices are present, but synthetic additives raise concerns.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of 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 natural grapefruit and orange flavors, contributing to a fruity taste profile.
- Includes concentrated juices, which may enhance the drink's flavor and provide some natural sweetness.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of additives.
- Caramelized sugar syrup adds sweetness but indicates a level of processing that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
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 ingredient, providing the necessary liquid base for the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that enhances sweetness but raises concerns about refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invert sugar syrup
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as flavor. Carbon dioxide is used for carbonation, providing the fizzy texture characteristic of soft drinks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: carbon dioxide
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that adds tartness and acts as a preservative, enhancing flavor and stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifier: citric acid
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Is Natural Grapefruit Orange Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Grapefruit Orange Flavors is used here as flavor. These natural flavors contribute to the drink's taste but may involve processing that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural grapefruit-orange flavors
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Is Concentrated Sanguine Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Concentrated Sanguine Juice is used here as flavor. Concentrated sanguine juice adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: concentrated sanguine juice
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Is Concentrated Grapefruit Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Concentrated Grapefruit Juice is used here as flavor. Concentrated grapefruit juice provides authentic fruit flavor and may contribute to the drink's nutritional value.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: concentrated grapefruit juice
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Grapefruit Juice
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Is Carrot Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carrot Extract is used here as colorant. Carrot extract is a natural coloring agent that enhances the visual appeal without synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: coloring with carrot extract
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative: potassium sorbate
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Is Caramelized Sugar Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Caramelized Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar syrup adds sweetness and color but indicates a level of processing that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: caramelized sugar syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for Caramelized Sugar Syrup
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as acidity regulator. Sodium bicarbonate is used to regulate acidity, but its presence indicates some processing in formulation.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: acidity regulator: sodium bicarbonate
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: 3967598
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