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Auric

Apple Cider Vinegar Effervescent Tablets

Name: Apple Cider Vinegar Effervescent Tablets
Brand: Auric

Avoid SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4contains artificial sweetenereu-banned preservativefortified b-vitaminsultra-processedfalse no-preservatives claimlactose-freegluten-freediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

4 g

Pack

80 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8908010790534

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Avoid · 1 ingredient shown

Avoid1 of 9 ingredients

Preservative (Sodium Methyl Paraben, Sodium Propyl Paraben)Avoid

Caution 2▾

MaltodextrinCaution

Sweetener (Sucralose)Caution

Cleared 6▾

Apple Cider Vinegar (6% Acetic Acid)Cleared

Pomegranate ExtractCleared

Vitamin B6Cleared

Vitamin B12Cleared

Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid, Sodium Bi Carbonate)Cleared

Natural Identical Flavour (Green Apple)Cleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

4/9

claims fully supported

“Apple Cider Vinegar with Vitamins”true

Supplement facts confirm 500 mg apple cider vinegar (6% acetic acid), 0.95 mg vitamin B6, and 1 mcg vitamin B12 per serving.

“02 Tablets Everyday”true

Directions for use state 'Suggested Use: 2 Tablets per day', consistent with this claim.

“Vitamins B6 & B12 For Overall Good Health”unverified

B6 (0.95 mg, ~56% DV) and B12 (1 mcg, ~42% DV) are present at meaningful levels; 'overall good health' is a broad general-wellness statement that has not been evaluated by FDA as noted in the label caveats.

“GMP Certified”true

The certifications field lists 'GMP Certified' explicitly and the product is manufactured by Pharma Biological with FSSAI license, supporting this claim.

“Lab Tested”unverified

No certificate of analysis, third-party lab report, or test panel data is provided in any of the four data sources to confirm this claim.

“No Preservatives”false

The ingredient list explicitly includes 'Preservative (Sodium Methyl Paraben, Sodium Propyl Paraben)' — both are antimicrobial preservatives by category. This claim directly contradicts the declared ingredients.

“Plant Based”misleading

ACV, pomegranate extract, and vitamins are plant-derived or biosynthetic, but sucralose is a synthetic organochlorine compound, parabens are synthetic esters, and nature-identical flavouring is chemically synthesised. No plant-based certification is present; the claim overstates the formulation's natural origin.

“Gluten Free”unverified

Maltodextrin is present and its botanical source (corn, wheat, tapioca) is not disclosed on the label or in any data field. Wheat-derived maltodextrin may carry residual gluten. No third-party gluten-free certification is listed.

“Nutraceutical”true

The product is categorised as a 'supplement' and listed under 'Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements'; it is manufactured under FSSAI license and GMP conditions, consistent with nutraceutical classification under Indian regulations.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Provides 55.8% daily value of vitamin B6 per serving
Provides 41.6% daily value of vitamin B12 per serving
Contains 500 mg apple cider vinegar (6% acetic acid) per tablet
Contains 100 mg pomegranate polyphenol extract per serving
GMP certified manufacturing confirmed
FSSAI licensed (both manufacturer and distributor)

Working against

Contains sodium propyl paraben (E217), banned in EU food use since 2004
Label claim 'No Preservatives' is false — two paraben preservatives are listed
Contains sucralose, an artificial sweetener with emerging gut-health concerns
Contains maltodextrin, a high-glycaemic-index starch hydrolysate
Ultra-processed formulation (NOVA 4) despite supplement positioning
No nutrition facts panel (calories, carbs, sodium) declared on label

Who should approach with care

Infants — Sodium propyl paraben (EU-banned, endocrine/reproductive concern in juvenile animals), sodium methyl paraben (ADI easily exceeded in neonates via cumulative exposure), and pomegranate extract (excluded from infant foods in FDA GRAS notice GRN 001064) all carry explicit avoid-level signals for infants.

Children — Sodium propyl paraben carries an 'avoid' tier for children due to EFSA-identified adverse effects on sex hormones and male reproductive organ development at the lowest tested dose; citric acid and ACV also raise dental enamel erosion concerns in developing dentition.

Pregnancy — Both parabens exhibit weak estrogenic activity warranting precautionary avoidance; ACV safety depends on pasteurisation status (unpasteurised carries pathogen risk); nature-identical flavouring safety at elevated intakes during pregnancy is not fully established; and high-dose B6 above EFSA's 12 mg/day UL should be avoided.

Lactation — Parabens are detectable in human tissue and fluids and their weak estrogenic activity warrants precautionary minimisation during lactation; pharmacological doses of pyridoxine (B6) may suppress prolactin and affect milk production.

Diabetes — ACV can potentiate hypoglycaemic effects of insulin and oral antidiabetics; maltodextrin has a glycaemic index of 85–136 (higher than table sugar); and sucralose may affect insulin secretion in insulin-sensitive individuals — together these warrant medical guidance.

Hypertension — Sodium bicarbonate contributes dietary sodium, and prolonged high-dose ACV intake has been linked to hypokalaemia, which can exacerbate antihypertensive medication side effects and affect cardiac rhythm.

Kidney Disease — ACV may contribute to metabolic acidosis in impaired renal acid-base regulation; pomegranate extract is high in potassium and oxalates; sodium bicarbonate can worsen sodium retention; and cyanocobalamin clearance and cyanide ligand accumulation are reduced in severe renal impairment.

Liver Disease — Highly concentrated polyphenol extracts such as pomegranate extract have theoretical hepatic metabolism interactions; individuals with liver disease should consult a physician before consuming this supplement.

Heart Disease — Pomegranate extract may interact with blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors) and blood thinners (warfarin); sodium bicarbonate may exacerbate fluid retention and cardiac workload at supplemental doses.

Ibs — ACV's high acidity may worsen gastro-oesophageal reflux; maltodextrin and sucralose may adversely alter gut microbiota composition; and manufactured citric acid has been linked in case reports to GI inflammatory symptoms in susceptible individuals.

Ibd — Maltodextrin may promote gut mucosal inflammation and facilitate colonisation by pathogenic bacteria (e.g., adherent-invasive E. coli), potentially worsening Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; citric acid carries a similar theoretical concern.

Epilepsy — Vitamin B6 has clinically significant interactions with anti-epileptic drugs (phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproic acid), which can alter circulating PLP levels and affect seizure control.

Gluten Intolerance — Maltodextrin's botanical source is undisclosed; if wheat-derived, residual gluten may be present, and no third-party gluten-free certification is available to confirm safety for coeliac individuals.

Other — Individuals with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) must avoid cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12 form used here) as the cyanide moiety worsens mitochondrial complex-I dysfunction and optic nerve degeneration; hydroxocobalamin is the recommended alternative.

The full analysis

This product targets health-conscious Indian consumers seeking the trending benefits of apple cider vinegar in a convenient, palatable format. On the surface it delivers a reasonable 500 mg ACV dose plus meaningful B6 and B12 contributions per serving. However, the most important thing a curious consumer should know is that the product contains sodium propyl paraben (E217), a preservative banned in EU food use since 2004 due to unresolved reproductive and endocrine-disruption concerns — and yet the label boldly claims 'No Preservatives', which is directly and unambiguously false. The simultaneous presence of sucralose, maltodextrin, nature-identical flavouring, and two paraben preservatives firmly classifies this as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), making it unsuitable for children, infants, pregnant women, and lactating mothers in particular.

FSSAI licence

12216027000293

Manufacturer

Pharma Biological

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched