Is Sparkling Apple Watermelon Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tymbark
Sparkling Apple Watermelon is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Tymbark. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sucrose, Flavor, Sucralose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This beverage contains sucrose and sucralose as sweeteners, raising concerns about added sugars and artificial sweeteners. The presence of color concentrates also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sucrose is added, contributing to sugar content and potential health concerns.
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, providing a natural fruit flavor and some inherent benefits.
- Includes citric acid, which acts as a natural acidulant, enhancing taste and freshness.
Concerns
- Sucrose is added, contributing to sugar content and potential health concerns.
- Sucralose is an artificial sweetener, which raises questions about synthetic additives in the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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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 acting as a solvent for other components.
Role in formula: base
Original: Woda
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Is Apple Juice From Concentrated Juice safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Apple Juice From Concentrated Juice is used here as flavor. Apple juice adds flavor and some nutrients, but being from concentrated juice may indicate processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sok jabłkowy z zagęszczonego soku
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice From Concentrated Juice
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Is Sucrose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is a refined sugar that increases calorie content and may contribute to health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Watermelon Juice From Concentrated Juice safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Watermelon Juice From Concentrated Juice is used here as flavor. Watermelon juice provides flavor and some hydration, but its low concentration may limit its benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sok arbuzowy z zagęszczonego soku
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Is Carbon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carbon Dioxide is used here as base. Carbon dioxide is used for carbonation, providing a refreshing effervescence to the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: dwutlenek węgla
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acidulant that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing to product stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: regulator kwasowości - kwas cytrynowy
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Is Color Concentrates From Black Carrot And Blueberries safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Color Concentrates From Black Carrot And Blueberries is used here as colorant. Color concentrates provide visual appeal but indicate processing and may raise concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: koncentraty barwiące z czarnej marchwi i borówek
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Is Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Flavor is used here as flavor. The unspecified flavoring may include artificial components, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromat
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Is Sucralose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that can raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: substancja słodząca - sukraloza
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: 4007548
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