Is Vital Drink Zerop Blackberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Best Body Nutrition
Vital Drink Zerop Blackberry is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Best Body Nutrition. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Flavor, Cyclamate, Acesulfame K affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as cyclamate, acesulfame K, and saccharin, which raise significant quality concerns. The presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Synthetic sweeteners like cyclamate and saccharin raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.
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 carrot and blueberry concentrate, providing some natural flavor and color.
- Includes vitamins like nicotinamide and thiamine, which may offer some nutritional benefits.
Concerns
- Synthetic sweeteners like cyclamate and saccharin raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- The presence of artificial colorants and thickeners indicates a highly processed formulation.
- Fructose is included, which can be a concern for those monitoring sugar intake.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this drink, providing hydration without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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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 provide tartness and preserve flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säurungsmittel (Citronensäure)
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Is Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Flavor is used here as flavor. The unspecified flavoring may contain synthetic components, raising concerns about the quality and safety of this ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Cyclamate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Cyclamate is used here as sweetener. Cyclamate is an artificial sweetener banned in some countries due to potential health risks, raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Süßungsmittel (Cyclamat)
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Is Acesulfame K safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Acesulfame K is used here as sweetener. Acesulfame K is a synthetic sweetener that may have adverse health effects, contributing to the product's overall risk profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Acesulfam K
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Is Saccharin safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Saccharin is used here as sweetener. Saccharin is an artificial sweetener linked to health concerns, further indicating the product's processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Saccharin
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Is Carrot And Blueberry Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carrot And Blueberry Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. This concentrate provides natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the drink's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Konzentrat aus Karotte und Heidelbeere
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Is Blackberry Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Blackberry Juice From Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Blackberry juice adds natural flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the drink's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: 1% Brombeersaft aus Brombeersaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Blackberry Juice From Concentrate
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Is Ammonium Sulfite Caramel safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Ammonium Sulfite Caramel is used here as colorant. This artificial colorant is used for aesthetic purposes but raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff (Ammonsulfit-Zuckerkulör)
Read the full ingredient profile for Ammonium Sulfite Caramel
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Is Table Salt safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as base. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement but can contribute to sodium intake concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Fructose safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a natural sugar that can raise concerns for those monitoring sugar intake, impacting the drink's overall health profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Fructose
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel (Xanthan)
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Is Nicotinamide safe in this soft drink?
Good
Nicotinamide is used here as natural_extract. Nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the drink's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Nicotinamid
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoff (Kaliumsorbat)
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Is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride safe in this soft drink?
Good
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is used here as natural_extract. Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a form of vitamin B6 that may offer some nutritional benefits, enhancing the drink's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Pyridoxinhydrochlorid
Read the full ingredient profile for Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
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Is Thiamine Mononitrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Thiamine Mononitrate is used here as natural_extract. Thiamine mononitrate is a form of vitamin B1 that contributes positively to the drink's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Thiaminmononitrat
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: 3885028
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