Is Succoso Safe? Ingredient Analysis
San Benedetto
San Benedetto's Succoso 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 Flavors, Sweeteners E952, Sweeteners E955.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes fruit juices and citric acid, but also contains artificial sweeteners (E952, E955) and a colorant (beta carotene), raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Artificial sweeteners (E952, E955) raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
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 68% mineral water, providing hydration and a base for the drink.
- Includes natural fruit juices from concentrate, contributing flavor and some nutrients.
- Citric acid acts as an acidulant, enhancing taste and preserving freshness.
Concerns
- Artificial sweeteners (E952, E955) raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
- Beta carotene as a colorant indicates processing, which may detract from natural quality.
- Presence of salt may not be desirable for all consumers, indicating added sodium.
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 neutral base for the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: Acqua minerale
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Is Fruit Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Fruit Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Fruit juice from concentrate adds flavor and some nutrients, but processing may reduce natural benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: succhi di frutta da concentrato
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juice From Concentrate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acido citrico
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to maintain freshness and quality of the drink.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: acido ascorbico
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement, but its presence may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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Is Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic, raising concerns about the quality and naturalness of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi
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Is Sweeteners E952 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sweeteners E952 is used here as sweetener. E952 is an artificial sweetener that may raise health concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: edulcoranti (E952)
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Is Sweeteners E955 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sweeteners E955 is used here as sweetener. E955 is another artificial sweetener, contributing to the product's synthetic composition.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: edulcoranti (E955)
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta carotene is used as a colorant, indicating processing and raising questions about natural quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorante: beta carotene
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: 4120850
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