Lava Bear Cactus Bandit Soft Drink
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Nutrition Score

Lava Bear Cactus Bandit Soft Drink

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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.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
carthamus
No known concerns
blue brilliant
No known concerns
cactus
No known concerns
guava
No known concerns
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
E466  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Thickener and texturizer. Linked in recent studies to alterations in intestinal barriers.
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.
Steviol Glycosides
E960  ·  No known concerns
Natural zero-calorie sweetener derived from the Stevia plant. Safe alternative to sugar.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in protein metabolism and brain development, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
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
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify flour and cereals.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
FolicAcid  ·  No known concerns
Synthetic form of vitamin B9, added to fortify flour and cereals. Important for cell growth and preventing birth defects.
Calcium Carbonate
CalciumCarb  ·  No known concerns
Common calcium supplement and anti-caking agent. Found naturally in chalk and limestone.
Calcium Lactate
E327  ·  No known concerns
Calcium salt of lactic acid, used as a firming agent in canned fruits and vegetables and as a calcium fortificant.
Magnesium
Magnesium  ·  No known concerns
Essential mineral involved in muscle, nerve, and bone function, added to supplements and fortified foods.
as magnesium lactate
No known concerns
Magnesium Chloride
MgChloride  ·  No known concerns
Mineral salt used as a coagulant in tofu production and as a firming/anti-caking agent in processed foods.
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
No known concerns
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.
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