Soft Drink product image with 55/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Soft Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Calpis

Calpis's Soft Drink is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 55/100 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 Sugar, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Fd C Red 40.

55 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 55

This soft drink contains several synthetic additives, including artificial flavors and FD&C Red #40, which raise quality and safety concerns. The presence of sugar and nonfat dry milk also indicates a processed composition.

Main concern

Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.

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 strawberry juice concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
  • Includes lactic acid, which can contribute to flavor and acidity.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
  • Includes artificial flavors and FD&C Red #40, which are synthetic and may pose quality concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

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: 3301251

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Allergens detected: milk , soy

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.; Includes artificial flavors and FD&C Red #40, which are synthetic and may pose quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Calpis — Soft Drink has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Calpis products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Calpis — Soft Drink has a Zerotox score of 55 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: milk, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Main concerns for this product: Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.; Includes artificial flavors and FD&C Red #40, which are synthetic and may pose quality concerns.. See the full list above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, lactic acid, strawberry juice concentrate. See the Ingredients section above.
This soft drink contains several synthetic additives, including artificial flavors and FD&C Red #40, which raise quality and safety concerns. The presence of sugar and nonfat dry milk also indicates a processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Calpis — Soft Drink has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 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.
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