Is Stone's Ginger Joe Alcohol-Free Ginger Ale Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Multibev
This page reviews Stone's Ginger Joe Alcohol-Free Ginger Ale by Multibev as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of artificial colorant (E150d) further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Includes sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) as preservatives, which are synthetic and may raise quality 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 natural ginger aroma, contributing to flavor authenticity and enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Uses carbonated water as a base, providing a refreshing texture and a classic ginger ale experience.
Concerns
- Includes sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) as preservatives, which are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
- Artificial colorant (E150d) is present, indicating a processed ingredient that may not align with clean label preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.
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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 base for this beverage, providing a refreshing and effervescent quality without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kullsyreholdig vann
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the drink, contributing to its flavor profile, but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is included to provide tartness and balance the sweetness, and is generally recognized as safe in food applications.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syre(E330)
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Is Natural Ginger Flavor With Other Natural Flavorings safe in this soft drink?
Good
Natural Ginger Flavor With Other Natural Flavorings is used here as flavor. Natural ginger flavor enhances the beverage's authenticity and taste, contributing positively to the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig ingefæraroma med andre naturlige smakstilsetninger
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E211)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is another synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life but may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E202)
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Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium lauryl sulfate is used as a foaming agent, but it is synthetic and may raise concerns regarding its safety in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: skummemiddel(E999)
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Is Caramel Color safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150d) is an artificial colorant that enhances the appearance of the drink but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff E150d
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: 3931446
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