Is Sjokodrikk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Prima
Sjokodrikk is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Prima. 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 Sugar, Dextrose, Vanillin affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and dextrose as sweeteners, along with reduced-fat cocoa powder. The presence of E322 as an emulsifier raises moderate concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and dextrose raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Reduced-fat cocoa powder provides a chocolate flavor while lowering fat content.
- E322 (lecithin) is a plant-derived emulsifier that helps maintain product consistency.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and dextrose raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Salt is included, which may not be necessary for a sweet beverage.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the drink but raises concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Dextrose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but can contribute to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. This ingredient provides chocolate flavor with lower fat content, but the processing may affect its quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is E322 safe in this soft drink?
Medium
E322 is used here as emulsifier. E322 is a vegetable-derived emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (E 322 vegetabilsk)
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor but may be unnecessary in a sweet beverage, raising concerns about sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Vanillin safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Vanillin is used here as flavor. Vanillin is an artificial flavoring that mimics vanilla but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanillin
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: 4044734
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