57
Nutrition Score
Moderate

LAVA BEAR

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
80
Hazard Score
Healthy
39
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.
Brilliant Blue FCF
E133  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic blue dye. Monitored for allergic reactions and localized cell toxicity potential.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
E466  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Thickener and texturizer. Linked in recent studies to alterations in intestinal barriers.
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.
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.
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.
Sodium Benzoate
E211  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Supports protein metabolism.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
VitB12  ·  No known concerns
Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
PantAcid  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B5 for metabolism.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B3 added to fortified cereals.
Potassium Citrate
E332  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator.
Magnesium Lactate
E329  ·  No known concerns
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.
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