Is Somersby Cider Mango Lime Lite Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ringnes
Ringnes's Somersby Cider Mango Lime Lite 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 E120, Potassium Sorbate, Sucralose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and sucralose as an artificial sweetener, raising quality concerns. The presence of E120 as a colorant also indicates processing.
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 apple juice concentrate, providing a natural fruit flavor.
- Carbon dioxide adds fizziness, enhancing the drinking experience.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Sucralose is an artificial sweetener, which may not appeal to those avoiding synthetic ingredients.
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 Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and a base for the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann
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Is Glucose safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but is a processed ingredient, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Apple juice concentrate contributes natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: eplejuicekonsentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as flavor. Carbon dioxide is responsible for carbonation, providing a refreshing and effervescent quality to the drink.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: karbondioksid
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance the taste but can vary in quality and source, leading to some uncertainty.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlige aromaer
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid adds tartness and acts as a natural preservative, contributing to flavor balance.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syre (sitronsyre)
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Is E120 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
E120 is used here as colorant. E120 is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives and processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (e120)
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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 but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (kaliumsorbat)
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Is Sucralose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that may not be suitable for those avoiding synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: søtstoff (sukralose)
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: 4049046
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