Is Rice Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Il Gigante
This page reviews Rice Drink by Il Gigante as a soft drink. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
This rice drink contains water, rice, sunflower oil, and sea salt. The organic rice indicates a focus on quality, contributing to a clean rating.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
This rice drink contains water, rice, sunflower oil, and sea salt. The organic rice indicates a focus on quality, contributing to a clean rating.
Main concern
Sunflower oil, while natural, is a refined oil and may raise concerns for some consumers.
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 organic rice, which supports quality and sustainability.
- Sunflower oil is a natural fat source, providing a smooth texture.
- Sea salt enhances flavor without synthetic additives.
- Minimal processing indicated by simple ingredient list.
Concerns
- Sunflower oil, while natural, is a refined oil and may raise concerns for some consumers.
- The drink lacks additional nutrients or flavorings that could enhance its profile.
- Contains only 14% rice, which may limit its nutritional benefits.
- No added vitamins or minerals to boost nutritional value.
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 hydration and acting as a solvent for other components.
Role in formula: base
Original: Acqua
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Is Rice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Rice is used here as base. Rice is the main ingredient, contributing to the drink's texture and mild flavor. Its organic status indicates higher quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: riso*
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil adds creaminess and helps blend ingredients, but its refined nature may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: olio di semi di girasole
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Is Sea Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances the overall flavor profile without the use of synthetic additives, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale marino
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: 4141010
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