Zero Calories Sparkling Beverage, Strawberry Kiwi product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Zero Calories Sparkling Beverage, Strawberry Kiwi Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Cumberland Farms

Cumberland Farms's Zero Calories Sparkling Beverage, Strawberry Kiwi is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sucralose.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sucralose, potassium benzoate, and artificial colors like Yellow 5 and Blue 1. These raise significant quality and safety concerns, leading to a low rating.

Main concern

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises 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 kiwi juice from concentrate, providing a fruit flavor.
  • Includes green tea, which may offer some antioxidant properties.

Concerns

  • Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate are preservatives that may pose quality issues.
  • Artificial colors Yellow 5 and Blue 1 are synthetic and raise safety concerns.
  • Calcium disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that can indicate highly processed composition.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • users trying to avoid sulfates

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: 3212709

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Frequently asked questions

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Main concerns for this product: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate are preservatives that may pose quality issues.. See the full list above.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate are preservatives that may pose quality issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sucralose, potassium benzoate, and artificial colors like Yellow 5 and Blue 1. These raise significant quality and safety concerns, leading to a low rating. 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: carbonated water, kiwi juice from concentrate, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate are preservatives that may pose quality issues.; Artificial colors Yellow 5 and Blue 1 are synthetic and raise safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Cumberland Farms — Zero Calories Sparkling Beverage, Strawberry Kiwi has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
Cumberland Farms — Zero Calories Sparkling Beverage, Strawberry Kiwi has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Cumberland Farms products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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