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Is River Cola Zero Safe? Ingredient Analysis

River

River Cola Zero is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for River. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Ammonium Sulfite Caramel, Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulfame K affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

Analysis reveals several synthetic sweeteners like sodium cyclamate and aspartame, along with artificial colorants. These raise significant quality and safety concerns, indicating a highly processed composition.

Main concern

Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.

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 flavoring, which can enhance the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
  • Sodium citrate acts as a stabilizer, helping to maintain the drink's acidity and flavor balance.

Concerns

  • Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.
  • The presence of ammonium sulfite caramel as a colorant raises concerns about synthetic additives in the drink.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.

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: 3851502

More from this brand: River products in Zerotox

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Frequently asked questions

Main concerns for this product: Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.; The presence of ammonium sulfite caramel as a colorant raises concerns about synthetic additives in the drink.. See the full list above.
Analysis reveals several synthetic sweeteners like sodium cyclamate and aspartame, along with artificial colorants. These raise significant quality and safety concerns, indicating a highly processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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River — River Cola Zero has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
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.
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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This product is flagged for: Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.; The presence of ammonium sulfite caramel as a colorant raises concerns about synthetic additives in the drink.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
River — River Cola Zero has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More River products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
River — River Cola Zero has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are artificial sweeteners linked to health concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.; The presence of ammonium sulfite caramel as a colorant raises concerns about synthetic additives in the drink.. 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.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.

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