Is Zum Glück! Blueberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bauer
Bauer's Zum Glück! Blueberry is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar and modified starch, which raise concerns about processing. However, the presence of blueberry and natural flavors contributes positively to the overall quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and modified starch, which raise concerns about processing. However, the presence of blueberry and natural flavors contributes positively to the overall quality.
Main concern
Sugar is a significant ingredient, raising concerns about sweetness and processing.
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 10% blueberries, providing natural flavor and color.
- Includes natural acidity regulators like citric acid, which are generally safe.
- Vitamin B12 is present, supporting nutritional value.
- Natural flavors enhance taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Sugar is a significant ingredient, raising concerns about sweetness and processing.
- Modified starch may indicate a level of processing that could affect quality.
- Presence of lecithins as emulsifiers raises questions about ingredient sourcing.
- Contains thickening agents like gellan and pectin, which may not appeal to all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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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, ensuring proper consistency and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Blueberries safe in this soft drink?
Good
Blueberries is used here as flavor. Blueberries provide natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the drink's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Heidelbeeren
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Fava Bean Protein safe in this soft drink?
Good
Fava Bean Protein is used here as base. Fava bean protein adds nutritional value and contributes to the drink's texture and mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: Ackerbohnenprotein
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Is Apricot Kernels safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Apricot Kernels is used here as flavor. Apricot kernels are included for flavor but may raise safety concerns due to potential toxicity in large amounts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Marillenkerne
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Karotte
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Is Hibiscus Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Good
Hibiscus Concentrate is used here as colorant. Hibiscus concentrate adds natural color and flavor, contributing positively to the drink's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Hibiskus
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Is Modified Starch safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture but indicates a level of processing that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as buffer. Salt is used in small amounts to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Carob bean gum acts as a thickener, which may raise concerns about processing and ingredient sourcing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Gellan safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Gellan is used here as thickener. Gellan is a thickening agent that helps maintain texture but may not appeal to all consumers due to processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Gellan
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Is Pectins safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Pectins is used here as thickener. Pectins are used for thickening and stabilizing, indicating some level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Pektine
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Is Lecithins safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins serve as emulsifiers, which may raise questions about sourcing and processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithine
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is included for texture and mouthfeel but may raise concerns about processing and sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Sodium Citrates safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrates is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators, which are generally safe but indicate processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Natriumcitrate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and acidity regulator, contributing positively to flavor and safety.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Calcium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Calcium Citrate is used here as buffer. Calcium citrate is used for buffering and may raise concerns about processing and sourcing.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Calciumcitrate
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as nutrient. Vitamin B12 is included for nutritional benefits, supporting overall health and well-being.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: Vitamin B12
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste without synthetic additives, but the exact composition is often unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Fermentation Cultures safe in this soft drink?
Good
Fermentation Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Fermentation cultures contribute to flavor and may enhance the drink's probiotic qualities.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Säureregulatoren
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: 3807836
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