Real Fruit Orange product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Real Fruit Orange Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Robinsons

Robinsons's Real Fruit Orange is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Acesulfame K.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulfite as preservatives, along with artificial sweeteners like acesulfame K and sucralose. These raise significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulfite are synthetic preservatives that may raise safety concerns.

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 orange juice from concentrate, providing some natural fruit flavor.
  • Citric acid acts as an acidulant, enhancing the drink's tartness.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulfite are synthetic preservatives that may raise safety concerns.
  • Acesulfame K and sucralose are artificial sweeteners, which can be controversial regarding health implications.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3399151

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Frequently asked questions

Robinsons — Real Fruit Orange has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulfite as preservatives, along with artificial sweeteners like acesulfame K and sucralose. These raise significant quality and safety concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Robinsons — Real Fruit Orange has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulfite are synthetic preservatives that may raise safety concerns.; Acesulfame K and sucralose are artificial sweeteners, which can be controversial regarding health implications.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulfite are synthetic preservatives that may raise safety concerns.; Acesulfame K and sucralose are artificial sweeteners, which can be controversial regarding health implications.. See the full list above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, orange juice from concentrate. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Robinsons — Real Fruit Orange has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Robinsons products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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