Is Strawberry Flavored Soft Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Xtra Coop
Xtra Coop's Strawberry Flavored Soft Drink is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium, Sodium Benzoate.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
This soft drink contains several synthetic additives, including sweeteners (E951, E952, E954) and preservatives (E211, E201). The presence of these ingredients raises significant quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
Contains multiple synthetic sweeteners (E951, E952, E954) which raise 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 strawberry juice from concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
- Includes color from black carrot concentrate, a natural source of color.
Concerns
- Contains multiple synthetic sweeteners (E951, E952, E954) which raise safety concerns.
- Preservatives like sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E201) indicate a highly processed product.
- Artificial color (E150d) may pose quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
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 the necessary liquid base for the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: vand(Holland)
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Is Aspartame safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Aspartame is used here as sweetener. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used to enhance sweetness without calories, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sødestof(E 951)
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Is Acesulfame Potassium safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Acesulfame Potassium is used here as sweetener. Acesulfame potassium is a synthetic sweetener that may have potential health concerns associated with long-term consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sødestof(E 952)
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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 that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E 211)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a common preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E 201)
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Is Stabilizer E331 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Stabilizer E331 is used here as stabilizer. E331 is a synthetic stabilizer that helps maintain product consistency but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: surhedsregulerende middel (E 331)
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Is Strawberry Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Strawberry Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Strawberry juice from concentrate adds flavor but may lack the benefits of fresh fruit due to processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jordbærsaft fra koncentrat (0,3%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Strawberry Juice From Concentrate
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Is Black Carrot Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Black Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Black carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that provides color without synthetic additives, enhancing product appeal.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: sort gulerodskoncentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Black Carrot Concentrate
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Is Caramel Color safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150d) is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farve (E150d)
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Is Aroma safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about the quality and source of flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 4059836
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