Is Soft Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Calpis
This page reviews Soft Drink by Calpis as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Natural And Artificial Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This soft drink contains sugar and both natural and artificial flavors, indicating a processed composition. The presence of nonfat dry milk and soy fiber raises concerns about ingredient quality and processing methods.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 lychee juice concentrate, providing a fruit flavor that may enhance taste.
- Includes lactic acid, which can contribute to flavor and acidity balance.
- Soy fiber may offer some dietary fiber benefits, adding to the drink's texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Natural and artificial flavors may indicate a lack of transparency regarding flavor sources.
- Nonfat dry milk introduces dairy, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 the necessary liquid base for the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about health implications, including potential weight gain.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess and flavor but may not be suitable for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat dry milk (treated with a lactic acid culture)
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid contributes to the drink's acidity and flavor profile, enhancing overall taste.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: lactic acid
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Is Lychee Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Lychee Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lychee juice concentrate provides a natural fruit flavor, enhancing the drink's taste and appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lychee juice concentrate
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Is Soy Fiber safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Soy Fiber is used here as thickener. Soy fiber adds texture and may provide some dietary fiber, but its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: soy fiber
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. The inclusion of both natural and artificial flavors raises transparency issues regarding flavor sources and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural and artificial flavors
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavors
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and acidity, contributing to the overall taste profile of the drink.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain the drink's pH balance, but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: sodium citrate
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: 3301252
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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