59
Nutrition Score
Moderate

vitamin water

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
73
Hazard Score
Use with caution
47
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine  ·  −1 pts
Amino-acid derivative used as an additive in energy and vitamin drinks.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic)
E414  ·  No known concerns
Natural hardened sap harvested from Acacia trees. Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in high-end sweets and sodas. High in soluble prebiotic fiber.
Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosin (E445)
Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosin  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Synthetic weighting/emulsifying agent used to disperse citrus oils in soft drinks.
Citrus Terpenes
Citrus Terpenes  ·  No known concerns
Natural flavour compounds derived from citrus peel oils.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E300  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Supports protein metabolism.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
E101  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B2; also a yellow colour (E101).
Potassium Sorbate
E202  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.
Cyclamic Acid
E952  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener. Banned in the US since 1969 due to high-dose animal bladder tumor links.
Acesulfame K
E950  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
Green Tea Extract
Green Tea Extract  ·  No known concerns
Concentrated antioxidant extract (catechins) from green tea, used as an additive distinct from whole tea leaf.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
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