Rio Punch
46
Nutrition Score
Poor

Rio Punch

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
72
Hazard Score
Use with caution
39
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.
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.
Apple
Apple  ·  No known concerns
Common tree fruit eaten fresh, dried, or processed into juice and sauce. A source of fiber and vitamin C.
Grape Juice (from Concentrate)
GrapeJuiceConcentrate  ·  No known concerns
Juice pressed from grapes, reconstituted from concentrate; used as a natural sweetener/flavour base in soft drinks.
Papaya
Papaya  ·  No known concerns
Tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds, eaten fresh or used in salads and smoothies.
Mango
Mango  ·  No known concerns
Sweet tropical fruit eaten fresh or dried, rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Carbon Dioxide
E290  ·  No known concerns
Gas used for carbonation in fizzy drinks and as a packaging gas to extend shelf life.
Taurine
Taurine  ·  −2 pts
Amino sulfonic acid naturally found in meat and fish, commonly added to energy drinks and pet food.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Malic Acid
E296  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid found in apples and pears. Used as acidity regulator and flavour enhancer.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.
Ginseng Extract
Ginseng  ·  No known concerns
Extract from the ginseng root, traditionally used in teas and supplements for energy and vitality.
Caffeine
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.
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
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.
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.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Inositol
Inositol  ·  No known concerns
A vitamin-like compound sometimes added to energy/sports drinks.
Allura Red AC
E129  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic red food dye. Part of the Southampton Six linked to hyperactivity in children.
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