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Is Soft Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Calpis

Calpis's Soft Drink is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Natural And Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This soft drink contains sugar and artificial flavors, which raise concerns about its processed nature. Ingredients like nonfat dry milk and citric acid indicate a mix of quality and safety issues.

Main concern

High sugar content 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

  • Contains peach juice concentrate, providing some natural fruit flavor.
  • Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess without significant fat content.
  • Lactic acid is a natural preservative that can enhance flavor.
  • Soy fiber may contribute to texture and dietary fiber content.

Concerns

  • High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Artificial flavors may pose quality concerns due to synthetic origins.
  • Sodium citrate is a synthetic ingredient that can raise safety questions.
  • Presence of citric acid indicates acidity, which may affect taste balance.

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: 3301253

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Allergens detected: milk , soy

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains peach juice concentrate, providing some natural fruit flavor.; Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess without significant fat content.; Lactic acid is a natural preservative that can enhance flavor.. See the Pros section above.
Calpis — Soft Drink has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, peach juice concentrate, soy fiber. See the Ingredients section above.
Calpis — Soft Drink has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This soft drink contains sugar and artificial flavors, which raise concerns about its processed nature. Ingredients like nonfat dry milk and citric acid indicate a mix of quality and safety issues. 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 product is flagged for: High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Artificial flavors may pose quality concerns due to synthetic origins.; Sodium citrate is a synthetic ingredient that can raise safety questions.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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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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