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Is Squash Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tuborg

Squash is a soft drink from Tuborg. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Benzoate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium benzoate (E202) as a preservative and citric acid as an acidulant. These synthetic additives raise quality concerns, impacting the overall safety assessment.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate (E202) is a synthetic preservative, raising safety 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 carrot juice, providing natural color and flavor.
  • Includes ascorbic acid, which acts as an antioxidant.
  • Citric acid serves as a natural acidulant, enhancing taste.
  • Carob bean gum stabilizes the drink, improving texture.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate (E202) is a synthetic preservative, raising safety concerns.
  • High sugar content may lead to health issues with excessive consumption.
  • Artificial flavors may not appeal to consumers seeking natural options.
  • Carbon dioxide can cause bloating and discomfort for some individuals.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4004830

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate (E202) is a synthetic preservative, raising safety concerns.; High sugar content may lead to health issues with excessive consumption.; Artificial flavors may not appeal to consumers seeking natural options.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Tuborg — Squash has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tuborg products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Tuborg — Squash 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.
Tuborg — Squash has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains carrot juice, providing natural color and flavor.; Includes ascorbic acid, which acts as an antioxidant.; Citric acid serves as a natural acidulant, enhancing taste.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, orange juice from concentrate, carbon dioxide. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sodium benzoate (E202) as a preservative and citric acid as an acidulant. These synthetic additives raise quality concerns, impacting the overall safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Tuborg products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.

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