Fuego

40

Nutrition Score

Poor

Fuego

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

74

Hazard Score

Use with caution

35

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Cornflour · No known concerns

Finely ground flour milled from whole corn kernels, used in breads, tortillas, and batters.

Palm-Oil · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA

Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.

MaltodextrinIng · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.

E330 · No known concerns

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

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.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

corn starch · No known concerns

Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.

Monosodium Glutamate

E621 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.

Potassium Chloride

E508 · No known concerns

Metal halide salt used as a salt substitute and flavor enhancer. Can have a metallic taste.

Disodium Inosinate

E631 · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Flavour enhancer that boosts umami. Produced from meat or fermented tapioca. Not vegetarian.

Disodium Guanylate

E627 · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Flavour enhancer often used with MSG to intensify umami taste. Derived from fish or meat.

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.

Beetroot Extract

BeetrootExtract · No known concerns

Concentrated extract from beetroot, used as a natural red food colorant.

Radish Concentrate

RadishConc · No known concerns

Concentrated radish extract used to add peppery flavor or natural color to processed foods.

Apple · No known concerns

Common tree fruit eaten fresh, dried, or processed into juice and sauce. A source of fiber and vitamin C.

Blackcurrant · No known concerns

Tart, dark purple berry, high in vitamin C, used in juices, jams, and liqueurs.

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.

Paprika Extract

E160c · No known concerns

Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

E306 · No known concerns

Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

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