Is Popsicle Blast Energy Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Angry Angel
Popsicle Blast Energy Drink is a soft drink from Angry Angel. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Niacinamide, D Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes natural flavors and extracts like yerba mate, but also synthetic additives like niacinamide and methylcobalamin, indicating moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes synthetic niacinamide and methylcobalamin, which raise concerns about the presence of artificial 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 caffeine from yerba mate, providing a natural energy boost without synthetic stimulants.
- Organic monk fruit extract offers a natural sweetening option, reducing reliance on refined sugars.
Concerns
- Includes synthetic niacinamide and methylcobalamin, which raise concerns about the presence of artificial additives.
- Natural flavors are often processed, which can obscure the quality and source of the flavoring.
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 base for this drink, providing hydration without additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Carbonated Water
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity and flavor enhancement, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are derived from plant sources but can be highly processed, raising transparency issues regarding their composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavors
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Is Yerba Mate Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Yerba Mate Extract is used here as natural_extract. Yerba mate extract provides natural caffeine and antioxidants, contributing positively to the drink's energy profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Yerba Mate Extract
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Is Organic Monk Fruit Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Organic Monk Fruit Extract is used here as sweetener. Organic monk fruit extract is a natural sweetener that offers a low-calorie alternative to sugar, enhancing the drink's appeal.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Organic Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) Extract
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Monk Fruit Extract
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Is Fruit And Vegetable Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Fruit And Vegetable Juice is used here as colorant. Fruit and vegetable juice is used for coloring, providing a natural alternative to synthetic colorants.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Fruit and Vegetable Juice (For Color)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit And Vegetable Juice
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Is Niacinamide safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Niacinamide is used here as vitamin. Niacinamide is a synthetic form of vitamin B3, included for its potential benefits but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: Niacinamide (Vit.B3)
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as vitamin. Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, is included for its antioxidant properties but is a synthetic form that may not align with natural product preferences.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: Ascorbic Acid (Vit.C)
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Is Natural Caffeine safe in this soft drink?
Good
Natural Caffeine is used here as stimulant. Natural caffeine provides an energy boost without the side effects associated with synthetic stimulants, enhancing the drink's appeal.
Role in formula: stimulant
Original: Natural Caffeine
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Is D Calcium Pantothenate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
D Calcium Pantothenate is used here as vitamin. D-calcium pantothenate is a synthetic form of vitamin B5, which raises concerns about the use of artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vit.B5)
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Is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is used here as vitamin. Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a synthetic form of vitamin B6, included for its benefits but raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit.B6)
Read the full ingredient profile for Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
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Is Methylcobalamin safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Methylcobalamin is used here as vitamin. Methylcobalamin is a synthetic form of vitamin B12, which raises concerns about the presence of artificial additives in the drink.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: Methylcobalamin (Vit.B12)
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: 3495914
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