Is Raspberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pretty Tasty
Raspberry is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Pretty Tasty. 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 Natural Flavors affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes collagen hydrolysate and stevia leaf extract, which are processed ingredients. The presence of natural flavors raises concerns about potential additives.
Main concern
Natural flavors are often derived from various sources, raising concerns about the specific composition and potential 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
- Collagen hydrolysate is included for its potential benefits in skin and joint health, contributing positively to the product's profile.
- Citric acid acts as a natural acidulant, enhancing flavor and providing a tartness that complements the raspberry flavor.
Concerns
- Natural flavors are often derived from various sources, raising concerns about the specific composition and potential additives.
- Stevia leaf extract, while natural, is a processed sweetener that may not appeal to all consumers due to its distinct taste.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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Is Filtered Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Filtered Water is used here as base. Filtered water serves as the primary solvent in this drink, ensuring a clean base without contaminants.
Role in formula: base
Original: Filtered Water
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Is Collagen Hydrolysate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Collagen Hydrolysate is used here as flavor. Collagen hydrolysate is a processed form of collagen, used for its potential benefits but raises concerns about processing methods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Collagen Hydrolysate
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Is Black Tea Essence safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Black Tea Essence is used here as flavor. Black tea essence adds flavor and potential antioxidant properties, though its processing may diminish some benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Black Tea Essence
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can be derived from various sources, leading to uncertainty about their exact composition and potential additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavors
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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 acidulant that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the product's safety.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Carrot And Blackcurrant Juice For Color safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carrot And Blackcurrant Juice For Color is used here as colorant. Carrot and blackcurrant juice provide natural coloring, which is preferable to synthetic dyes and adds nutritional value.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Carrot And Blackcurrant Juice For Color
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Is Stevia Leaf Extract safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Stevia Leaf Extract is used here as sweetener. Stevia leaf extract is a natural sweetener that can provide sweetness without calories, though its taste may not suit everyone.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Stevia Leaf Extract
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: 3494379
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