MIX MÈXICO
28
Nutrition Score
Poor

MIX MÈXICO

3800124902405
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
52
Hazard Score
Use with caution
9
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Peanut
PeanutIng  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains peanuts
One of the most common and severe food allergens. Can cause anaphylaxis.
Corn (Sweetcorn)
Corn  ·  No known concerns
Sweet corn kernels eaten fresh, canned, or frozen as a vegetable.
Chickpeas
Chickpeas  ·  No known concerns
Round legume used to make hummus and falafel, or added whole to salads and stews.
corn starch
corn starch  ·  No known concerns
Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.
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.
Onion
Onion  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb vegetable used raw or cooked as a base flavoring in savory dishes worldwide.
Whey Powder (Dried Whey)
WheyPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Spices
Spices  ·  No known concerns
General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.
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.
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
Chili / Cayenne
Chili  ·  No known concerns
Hot pepper used fresh, dried, or ground to add heat to dishes.
Glutamic Acid
E620  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Amino acid responsible for the savory umami taste, the base compound of MSG and related flavor enhancers.
Monosodium Glutamate
E621  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.
Disodium Guanylate
E627  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Flavour enhancer often used with MSG to intensify umami taste. Derived from fish or meat.
Disodium Inosinate
E631  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Flavour enhancer that boosts umami. Produced from meat or fermented tapioca. Not vegetarian.
Calcium Phosphate
E341  ·  −2 pts
Mineral salt used as a firming agent, anti-caking agent, and calcium fortificant in foods.
Silicon Dioxide
E551  ·  No known concerns
Anti-caking agent derived from silica, used in powdered foods, spices, and supplements to prevent clumping.
Acetic Acid (Glacial)
E260  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Concentrated acid used to fake traditional fermentation in cheap vinegars (synthetic vinegar). Safe but nutritionally empty.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Paprika Extract
E160c  ·  No known concerns
Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.
Sunset Yellow FCF
E110  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic azo dye. Linked to hyperactivity in children and potential allergic skin reactions.
Mustard
Mustard  ·  No known concerns
Contains mustard
Pungent condiment made from ground mustard seeds mixed with liquid, used as a spread and flavoring. Contains mustard allergen.
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