Banana

40

Nutrition Score

Poor

Banana

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

84

Hazard Score

Healthy

49

Mirella Index

Basic

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

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

OatSyrup · −1 pts

Sweet syrup made from oats, used as a plant-based sweetener alternative to honey or corn syrup.

CoconutOil · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. High in saturated fat.

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.

Sour Cherry · No known concerns

Tart variety of cherry used mainly in baking, preserves, and juices rather than eaten fresh.

banana · No known concerns

Sweet tropical fruit eaten fresh or used in baking and smoothies. A good source of potassium and natural sugars.

High Fructose Corn Syrup

HFCS · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO

Refined sweetener. FDA states it is not more dangerous than other sugars; broad scientific consensus finds no meaningful metabolic difference from sucrose. Still a high-glycaemic added sugar linked to obesity/metabolic risk in excess.

Beetroot Red (Betanin)

E162 · No known concerns

Natural red pigment from red beet. Safe for most people; may cause red urine (harmless).

Carrot Colouring Concentrate

CarrotColouringConcentrate · No known concerns

Concentrated carrot extract used as a natural orange food colorant.

Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids

E471 · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Common emulsifiers derived from fats. May contain trans fats. Used in bread, margarine, and ice cream.

E412 · No known concerns

Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.

Locust Bean Gum

E410 · No known concerns

Natural thickener from carob seeds. Used in ice cream, cheese, and processed meats.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

E330 · No known concerns

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

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