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Nutrition Score

Vitamin C

6269352109050

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

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Hazard Score

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Mirella Index

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Citric Acid

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Sodium Benzoate

E211 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).

Caffeine

Caffeine · −2 pts

Stimulant in colas, energy drinks, coffee.

Ammonia Caramel

E150c · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Brown coloring made using ammonium compounds. Contains traces of 4-MEI which is monitored for safety.

natural and artificial flavors

No known concerns

Added Vitamins (Vitamin Mix)

VitaminMix · No known concerns

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Niacin · No known concerns

Vitamin B3 added to fortified cereals.

Pantothenic Acid (B5)

PantAcid · No known concerns

Vitamin B5 for metabolism.

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.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

E300 · No known concerns

Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.

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