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Is The Real Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Cult

This page reviews The Real Original by Cult as a soft drink. Its current score is 50/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caramel Color.

50 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 50

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) as preservatives, raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors like caramel (E150a) also indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) are synthetic preservatives that 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 vitamins such as niacin and B12, which can support energy metabolism.
  • Inositol is included, which may have benefits for cellular function.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns.
  • Artificial colors like caramel (E150a) and riboflavin (E101) indicate a processed composition, which may not appeal to health-conscious consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • 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.

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: 4060369

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Frequently asked questions

Cult — The Real Original has a Zerotox safety score of 50 / 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.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns.; Artificial colors like caramel (E150a) and riboflavin (E101) indicate a processed composition, which may not appeal to health-conscious consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains vitamins such as niacin and B12, which can support energy metabolism.; Inositol is included, which may have benefits for cellular function.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis flags sulfate in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: carbonated water, citric acid, niacin. See the Ingredients section above.
Cult — The Real Original has a Zerotox score of 50 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
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Main concerns for this product: Sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns.; Artificial colors like caramel (E150a) and riboflavin (E101) indicate a processed composition, which may not appeal to health-conscious consumers.. See the full list above.

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