fresh snack
28
Nutrition Score
Poor

fresh snack

5200109232080
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
14
Hazard Score
Hazardous
15
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
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.
Coconut Oil
CoconutOil  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. High in saturated fat.
Gluten
GlutenIng  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains cereals containing gluten
Protein complex in wheat, rye and barley. Causes coeliac disease in ~1% of population.
Egg
Egg  ·  No known concerns
Contains eggs
Whole chicken egg, used as a binding, leavening, and enriching ingredient in countless recipes. Contains egg allergen.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Tangy, low-fat liquid traditionally left after churning butter, used in baking and dressings. Contains milk allergen.
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.
Diphosphates (Sodium/Potassium)
E450  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Water-binding stabilizers heavily used in industrial minced meat and sausages to artificially add weight. High intake may impair calcium absorption.
Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda)
E500  ·  No known concerns
Common raising agent and acidity regulator. Safe at normal food use levels.
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.
Sodium Acetates
E262  ·  No known concerns
Sodium salt of acetic acid. Used as seasoning (salt and vinegar flavor) and preservative.
Calcium Propionate
E282  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Antifungal preservative used in sliced breads. May cause behavioral changes or migraines in sensitive children.
Wheat Fibre
WheatFibre  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Insoluble dietary fibre from wheat bran/stalks; some processed forms are gluten-free.
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL)
E481  ·  No known concerns
Emulsifier used in baked goods to improve texture and shelf life. Generally safe.
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.
Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic)
E414  ·  No known concerns
Natural hardened sap harvested from Acacia trees. Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in high-end sweets and sodas. High in soluble prebiotic fiber.
Spices
Spices  ·  No known concerns
General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E300  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.
Calcium Carbonate
CalciumCarb  ·  No known concerns
Common calcium supplement and anti-caking agent. Found naturally in chalk and limestone.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Enzyme (Unspecified)
EnzymeUnspecified  ·  No known concerns
Processing aid enzyme listed on the label without further specification (common for e.g. amylase in baked goods).
Yeast
Yeast  ·  No known concerns
Single-celled fungus used to ferment dough for bread and beer, or as a nutritional supplement (nutritional yeast).
Margarine
Margarine  ·  −2 pts
Spreadable fat made from vegetable oils, used as a butter alternative in baking and on bread. Modern formulations avoid trans fats, though some contain saturated fat.
Vegetable Oil
VegOil  ·  No known concerns
General term for oil pressed from plant sources such as soybean, sunflower, or rapeseed, used for cooking and frying.
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.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
Glycerol (Glycerin)
E422  ·  No known concerns
Humectant used to maintain moisture in cakes, protein bars, and chocolates. Generally safe but can cause mild digestive issues in massive doses.
Sorbitol
E420  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can have a laxative effect in large amounts.
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.
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.
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.
Milk Protein
MilkProtein  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Concentrated protein extracted from milk (casein and/or whey), added to boost protein content in processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
corn starch
corn starch  ·  No known concerns
Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Polyphosphates
E452  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Water-binding phosphate salts used to improve texture and shelf life in processed meat, cheese, and seafood. High phosphate intake is linked to cardiovascular and kidney concerns.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
E306  ·  No known concerns
Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.
Turkey
TurkeyMeat  ·  No known concerns
Lean poultry meat from turkey, commonly sold whole, sliced, or as deli meat.
Chicken Meat
ChickenMeat  ·  No known concerns
Poultry meat from chicken, a lean source of protein used fresh, frozen, or processed.
potato starch
potato starch  ·  No known concerns
Starch extracted from potatoes, used as a thickener and binder in sauces, baked goods, and gluten-free recipes.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Soy Protein Isolate
SoyProteinIso  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Purified soy protein used as a meat extender or nutritional additive.
Carrageenan
E407  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Thickener extracted from red seaweed. Some controversial evidence links degraded types to gut inflammation.
Sodium Lactate
E325  ·  No known concerns
Sodium salt of lactic acid used naturally as an antioxidant and bulking agent in processed meats and doughs.
Sodium Phosphate
E339  ·  −2 pts
Phosphate additive; high intake of phosphates is monitored.
Sodium Nitrite
E250  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: IARC
Preservative in cured meats. Its nitrosamine by-products are a key mechanism behind IARC classifying processed meat consumption as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.
Carmine (Cochineal extract)
E120  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Natural red food coloring derived from crushed insects. Used in strawberry yogurts, sweets, and meats. Known allergen; can trigger asthma or anaphylaxis.
Cheese
Cheese  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dairy product; contains milk (allergen).
Rennet
Rennet  ·  No known concerns
Enzyme complex that coagulates milk into curds for cheesemaking; sourced from animal stomach lining, microbial fermentation, or plants.
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise  ·  −2 pts
Creamy condiment made by emulsifying oil, egg yolk, and an acid such as vinegar or lemon juice.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
Egg Yolk
EggYolk  ·  No known concerns
Contains eggs
Yolk portion of hen eggs, fresh or dried; natural emulsifier rich in lecithin.
Lemon Juice
LemonJuice  ·  No known concerns
Vinegar
Vinegar  ·  No known concerns
Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.
Sodium Benzoate
E211  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).
Xanthan Gum
E415  ·  No known concerns
Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.
Guar Gum
E412  ·  No known concerns
Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.
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