Nutrition Score

Moderate

Guarana

8600037034119

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

Hazard Score

Healthy

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.

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.

Carbon Dioxide

E290 · No known concerns

Gas used for carbonation in fizzy drinks and as a packaging gas to extend shelf life.

Citric Acid

E330 · No known concerns

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

Taurine

Taurine · −2 pts

Amino acid added to energy drinks.

Pantothenic Acid (B5)

PantAcid · No known concerns

Vitamin B5 for metabolism.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

E300 · No known concerns

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Niacin · No known concerns

Vitamin B3 added to fortified cereals.

No known concerns

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.

Sodium Benzoate

E211 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

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

Sulphite Ammonia Caramel

E150d · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Contains sulphites

Cola-type brown colour; contains 4-MEI.

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