Zero - Lemon Lime product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Zero - Lemon Lime Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Gatorade Zero

This page reviews Zero - Lemon Lime by Gatorade Zero 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: Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Glycerol Ester Of Rosin.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This drink contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium as sweeteners, which are synthetic and raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color Yellow 5 also indicates a processed composition.

Main concern

Sucralose and acesulfame potassium are artificial sweeteners, 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 citric acid, which adds tartness and enhances flavor.
  • Monopotassium phosphate helps maintain electrolyte balance.
  • Gum arabic acts as a stabilizer, improving texture.
  • Natural flavor contributes to the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Sucralose and acesulfame potassium are artificial sweeteners, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Yellow 5 is an artificial colorant, which may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
  • Glycerol ester of rosin is a synthetic ingredient with limited safety data.
  • High sodium content from sodium citrate and salt may not be suitable for all consumers.

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: 3233563

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Frequently asked questions

Gatorade Zero — Zero - Lemon Lime has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Gatorade Zero — Zero - Lemon Lime has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Gatorade Zero 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: water, citric acid, gum arabic. See the Ingredients section above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Sucralose and acesulfame potassium are artificial sweeteners, raising concerns about synthetic additives.; Yellow 5 is an artificial colorant, which may cause sensitivity in some individuals.; Glycerol ester of rosin is a synthetic ingredient with limited safety data.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Gatorade Zero — Zero - Lemon Lime 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.
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.
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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This drink contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium as sweeteners, which are synthetic and raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color Yellow 5 also indicates a processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains citric acid, which adds tartness and enhances flavor.; Monopotassium phosphate helps maintain electrolyte balance.; Gum arabic acts as a stabilizer, improving texture.. See the Pros section above.