Is Ready-to-Drink Lemonade with Ginger Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eldorado
Eldorado's Ready-to-Drink Lemonade with Ginger is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Citrate, Sucralose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This lemonade contains several processed ingredients, including E331 as an acidity regulator and E955 as a sweetener. These additives raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Main concern
E955 (sucralose) is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic 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 ginger juice (6.9%), which may provide a natural flavor and potential benefits.
- Includes lemon juice from concentrate (8.75%), contributing to the citrus flavor profile.
Concerns
- E955 (sucralose) is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- E331 (sodium citrate) is a synthetic acidity regulator, indicating a processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 hydration and acting as a solvent for other components.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann
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Is Lemon Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Lemon Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice from concentrate adds flavor but may contain preservatives or additives from processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sitronjuice fra konsentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice From Concentrate
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Is Ginger Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Ginger Juice is used here as flavor. Ginger juice contributes a natural flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the drink's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ingefærjuice
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances taste but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrate is a synthetic acidity regulator that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel E331
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Is Sucralose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: søtstoff E955
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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 freshness and prevent spoilage in the beverage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant E300
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Is Lemon Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Lemon Flavor is used here as flavor. Lemon flavor enhances the drink's citrus profile but may be artificially derived, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sitronaroma
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: 4046338
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