Orange juice

45

Nutrition Score

Poor

Orange juice

5201171331121

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

92

Hazard Score

Healthy

47

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.

Orange Juice Concentrate

OrangeJuiceConcentrate · No known concerns

Concentrated orange juice used as a food ingredient.

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.

E330 · No known concerns

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

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

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.

Dimethyl Dicarbonate

E242 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Cold-sterilization preservative used in juices, wine and soft drinks to prevent microbial spoilage. Breaks down within hours into CO2 and a trace of methanol; EFSA-approved at low use levels.

Locust Bean Gum

E410 · No known concerns

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

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

E300 · No known concerns

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

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