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Is Sicilian Lemon Juice Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Lucerne

Sicilian Lemon Juice is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Lucerne. 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 Potassium Metabisulphite affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes lemon juice and essential lemon oil, both of which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor. However, potassium metabisulphite is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its potential sensitivity issues, impacting the overall safety assessment.

Main concern

Potassium metabisulphite is a synthetic preservative that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

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 lemon juice, a natural ingredient that provides authentic flavor.
  • Essential lemon oil adds a concentrated lemon essence, enhancing the product's quality.

Concerns

  • Potassium metabisulphite is a synthetic preservative that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
  • The presence of a synthetic preservative lowers the overall rating due to quality concerns.

Ingredients breakdown

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

  • Is Lemon Juice safe in this food?

    Good

    Lemon Juice is used here as base. Lemon juice is a natural ingredient that provides acidity and flavor to this product. Its presence indicates a focus on authentic taste without synthetic intervention.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: LEMON JUICE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice

  • Is Essential Lemon Oil safe in this food?

    Good

    Essential Lemon Oil is used here as flavor. Essential lemon oil is derived from lemon peels and adds a concentrated lemon flavor. This natural extract enhances the product's quality and flavor profile without synthetic additives.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: ESSENTIAL LEMON OIL

    Read the full ingredient profile for Essential Lemon Oil

  • Is Potassium Metabisulphite safe in this food?

    Bad

    Potassium Metabisulphite is used here as preservative. Potassium metabisulphite is a synthetic preservative used to prevent spoilage. While effective, it raises concerns about potential allergic reactions and sensitivity in some consumers, impacting the product's safety profile.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: POTASSIUM METABISULPHITE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Metabisulphite

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: 2392257

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Frequently asked questions

The composition includes lemon juice and essential lemon oil, both of which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor. However, potassium metabisulphite is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its potential sensitivity issues, impacting the overall safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Lucerne — Sicilian Lemon Juice has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Lucerne products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains lemon juice, a natural ingredient that provides authentic flavor.; Essential lemon oil adds a concentrated lemon essence, enhancing the product's quality.. See the Pros section above.
Lucerne — Sicilian Lemon Juice has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
Lucerne — Sicilian Lemon Juice has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: lemon juice, essential lemon oil. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Potassium metabisulphite is a synthetic preservative that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.; The presence of a synthetic preservative lowers the overall rating due to quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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