Better Lemon
48
Nutrition Score
Poor

Better Lemon

5449000099082
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
85
Hazard Score
Healthy
38
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Lemon
Lemon  ·  No known concerns
Citrus fruit valued for its tart juice and zest, used as a flavoring, acidifier, and source of vitamin C.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.
Aspartame
E951  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: IARC, FDA
Artificial sweetener. Reclassified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Saccharin
E954  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
One of the oldest artificial sweeteners. Avoided historically due to disputed animal testing results.
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E300  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.
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.
Starch Sodium Octenyl Succinate
E1450  ·  −2 pts
Modified starch (flavour encapsulation, OSA).
Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosin (E445)
Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosin  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Synthetic weighting/emulsifying agent used to disperse citrus oils in soft drinks.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
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