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Is Tesco Fruit And Barley Summer Fruits Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tesco

Tesco's Tesco Fruit And Barley Summer Fruits 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 Flavourings, Acesulfame K, Sucralose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This drink contains several processed ingredients, including sweeteners like Acesulfame K and Sucralose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives such as Potassium Sorbate also indicates a less natural composition.

Main concern

Contains artificial sweeteners Acesulfame K and Sucralose, raising concerns about synthetic 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

  • Contains fruit juices like apple and strawberry, providing some natural flavor.
  • Includes antioxidant Ascorbic Acid, which can help preserve freshness.
  • Uses natural colorant Anthocyanins derived from fruits, which is a better alternative to synthetic dyes.

Concerns

  • Contains artificial sweeteners Acesulfame K and Sucralose, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Includes multiple preservatives like Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Metabisulphite, indicating a highly processed product.
  • Stabilizers such as Carboxymethylcellulose and Xanthan Gum may raise concerns about ingredient processing.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3954086

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Frequently asked questions

Tesco — Tesco Fruit And Barley Summer Fruits has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, barley extract, anthocyanins. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains artificial sweeteners Acesulfame K and Sucralose, raising concerns about synthetic additives.; Includes multiple preservatives like Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Metabisulphite, indicating a highly processed product.; Stabilizers such as Carboxymethylcellulose and Xanthan Gum may raise concerns about ingredient processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Tesco — Tesco Fruit And Barley Summer Fruits has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tesco products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
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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.
This drink contains several processed ingredients, including sweeteners like Acesulfame K and Sucralose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives such as Potassium Sorbate also indicates a less natural composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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Our analysis notes: Contains fruit juices like apple and strawberry, providing some natural flavor.; Includes antioxidant Ascorbic Acid, which can help preserve freshness.; Uses natural colorant Anthocyanins derived from fruits, which is a better alternative to synthetic dyes.. See the Pros section above.

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