Is Solo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ringnes
Ringnes's Solo 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 Potassium Sorbate, Beta Carotene, Beta Apocarotenal.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and artificial colorants like beta-carotene. These synthetic additives raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 8% orange juice from concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
- Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, which can help maintain freshness.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- The presence of artificial colorants like beta-carotene indicates a processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Carbonated Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbonated Water is used here as base. Carbonated water serves as the primary ingredient, providing the drink's refreshing base without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kullsyreholdig vani
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Orange Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Orange Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Orange juice from concentrate adds natural flavor and some nutritional value, contributing positively to the drink's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 8% appelsinjuice fra konsentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Orange Juice From Concentrate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syre (sitronsyre)
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Is Natural Orange Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Orange Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural orange flavor enhances the drink's taste but may involve processing, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig appelsinaroma
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (kaliumsorbat)
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid serves as an antioxidant, helping to maintain freshness and quality of the drink without significant concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant (askorbinsyre)
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Is E412 safe in this soft drink?
Medium
E412 is used here as stabilizer. E412 is a stabilizer that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (E412)
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoffer (betakaroten)
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Is Beta Apocarotenal safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Beta Apocarotenal is used here as colorant. Beta-apocarotenal is another artificial colorant that contributes to the processed nature of the drink, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: beta-apokarotenal
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: 4049023
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