Zero Sugar Lemon Flavour product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Zero Sugar Lemon Flavour Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pepsi

Zero Sugar Lemon Flavour is a soft drink from Pepsi. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Cyclamate, Aspartame, Sodium Benzoate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This soft drink contains artificial sweeteners (E950, E951) and sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative, indicating a processed composition with potential quality concerns.

Main concern

Artificial sweeteners (E950, E951) raise concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term health effects.

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 (E330), which adds tartness and enhances flavor profile.
  • Low-calorie option due to the use of artificial sweeteners, appealing for calorie-conscious consumers.

Concerns

  • Artificial sweeteners (E950, E951) raise concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term health effects.
  • Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that may pose quality concerns in processed beverages.

Who should avoid this product?

This soft drink may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4211817

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Frequently asked questions

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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This soft drink contains artificial sweeteners (E950, E951) and sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative, indicating a processed composition with potential quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Pepsi products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Our analysis notes: Contains citric acid (E330), which adds tartness and enhances flavor profile.; Low-calorie option due to the use of artificial sweeteners, appealing for calorie-conscious consumers.. See the Pros section above.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
Pepsi — Zero Sugar Lemon Flavour 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.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Pepsi — Zero Sugar Lemon Flavour has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: carbonated water, lemon juice from concentrate, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.

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