Aussie Lemonade

40

Nutrition Score

Poor

Aussie Lemonade

5940568000188

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

82

Hazard Score

Healthy

35

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.

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.

LemonJuice · No known concerns

GlucSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.

E330 · No known concerns

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

E296 · No known concerns

Natural acid found in apples and pears. Used as acidity regulator and flavour enhancer.

E290 · No known concerns

Gas used for carbonation in fizzy drinks and as a packaging gas to extend shelf life.

Taurine · −2 pts

Amino sulfonic acid naturally found in meat and fish, commonly added to energy drinks and pet food.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

E331 · No known concerns

Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.

Potassium Citrate

E332 · No known concerns

Salt of citric acid used to regulate acidity and as a preservative in drinks and processed foods.

Caffeine · −2 pts

Natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and cacao, also added to energy drinks and some medications.

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.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Niacin · No known concerns

Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify flour and cereals.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

VitB6 · No known concerns

Essential B vitamin involved in protein metabolism and brain development, added to fortify cereals and supplements.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

E101 · No known concerns

Essential B vitamin that also acts as a natural yellow-orange food colorant, added to fortify cereals and dairy alternatives.

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

VitB12 · No known concerns

Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.

L-Carnitine · −1 pts

Amino-acid derivative used as an additive in energy and vitamin drinks.

E955 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.

Inositol · No known concerns

A vitamin-like compound sometimes added to energy/sports drinks.

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