SCANDAL: Two lemonades with toxic chlorate - what's really in them?
Discover the results of the 2025 lemonade test: sugar, sweeteners, organic options and taste in focus.

SCANDAL: Two lemonades with toxic chlorate - what's really in them?
The world of lemonades is turned upside down! A shocking test conducted by the experts at Test.de, reveals the tragic truth about the sweet companions of our summer nights. Are you ready to say goodbye to the sweet temptations of these drinks? Because apparently the majority of the sodas we love only contain sugar or the infamous low-calorie sweeteners - and that's just the beginning!
In the shocking study, a whopping 29 sodas were put through their paces. The result? INCREDIBLE, but only 20% of the lemonades tested scored points in terms of taste! The praised brands such as Fanta, Sprite and Bionade are anything but blameless, as two of them were even contaminated with CHLORATE! What does this mean for our health?
The TOP 3 EXCESSED FACTS!
- Schockierend: 20% der getesteten Limonaden überzeugten geschmacklich – der Rest? Geschmackschaos!
- SKANDAL: Zwei Limonaden enthalten Chlorat – ein wahrer Albtraum für Limonadenliebhaber!
- UNGLAUBLICH: Die Mehrheit der Limonaden ist überzuckert oder schmeckt durch Süßstoffe wie Aspartam viel zu süß!
But that's not enough! Our research is becoming more and more bold: even the supposedly “healthy” organic lemonade is not immune to the critical eye of the testers. Loud Test test hooray Three varieties of Rewe organic lemonade that have been awarded the Naturland eco-label received mainly good reviews. But 1,000 testers had a serious risk of consuming sugar because these also contain 30% less sugar than other sodas. But are these really the healthy alternatives we are aiming for?
The testers reported “tart but sweet” in the elderberry lemonade and an “interesting herbal note” in the organic herbal lemonade, which consists of a shocking mixture of apple mint, peppermint and lemon balm. Their tastes seem enchanted, but the truth may be more shocking than we know. Even if herbal lemonades are considered a trend, you have to know: many secretly contain sugar and are anything but low in calories! Testreports.de makes it clear that homemade herbal lemonades are a much healthier, sugar-free alternative.
The dark side of lemonade!
Imagine: a pitcher of homemade herbal lemonade, made from amazing herbs that could have come from your own garden! A tempting idea, but one that many of us never put into practice. Production workers in soda factories continue to blatantly mix sugar and artificial flavors while consumers unknowingly indulge in the indulgence.
The conclusion? The lemonade landscape is characterized by a “sweet” illusion that deceives us all. Is this really the refreshing pleasure we want while we are burdening our lives with toxins? Shocking, but the reality could be even juicier if we break out of the bubble of soda drinkers! Put an end to sugary temptations and instead treat yourself to creative alternatives straight from your kitchen!