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Is Sweet Apple Cider Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Vergers Jodoin

This page reviews Sweet Apple Cider by Vergers Jodoin 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: Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes fresh apples and potassium sorbate. While fresh apples are a natural ingredient, potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, which raises concerns about the presence of additives.

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

  • Fresh apples provide natural flavor and are minimally processed, contributing positively to the overall quality.
  • The use of fresh apples indicates a focus on natural ingredients, enhancing the product's appeal.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, which raises concerns about the presence of additives.
  • The inclusion of a synthetic preservative may detract from the perception of a natural product.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

  • Is Fresh Apples safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Fresh Apples is used here as base. Fresh apples are the primary ingredient, providing natural sweetness and flavor. Their presence indicates a focus on quality and natural sourcing.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Pommes fraîches

  • Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soft drink?

    Bad

    Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative added to inhibit microbial growth. Its inclusion raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: sorbate de potassium

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Sorbate

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: 3432939

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Frequently asked questions

Vergers Jodoin — Sweet Apple Cider has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
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.
The composition includes fresh apples and potassium sorbate. While fresh apples are a natural ingredient, potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Vergers Jodoin — Sweet Apple Cider 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.
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This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, which raises concerns about the presence of additives.; The inclusion of a synthetic preservative may detract from the perception of a natural product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Fresh apples provide natural flavor and are minimally processed, contributing positively to the overall quality.; The use of fresh apples indicates a focus on natural ingredients, enhancing the product's appeal.. See the Pros section above.
Vergers Jodoin — Sweet Apple Cider has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Vergers Jodoin products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: fresh apples. See the Ingredients section above.

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