Mint & Lime

46

Nutrition Score

Poor

Mint & Lime

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

90

Hazard Score

Healthy

55

Mirella Index

Everyday

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.

E290 · No known concerns

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

LimeFruit · No known concerns

Small, tart citrus fruit used for its juice and zest in cooking, drinks, and marinades.

Mint · No known concerns

Aromatic herb used fresh or dried to flavor drinks, desserts, and savory dishes.

Hops · No known concerns

Flower cones used to bitter and flavor beer, also valued for their preservative and aromatic properties.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

E330 · No known concerns

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

E331 · No known concerns

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

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.

Potassium Citrate

E332 · No known concerns

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

Steviol Glycosides

E960 · No known concerns

Natural zero-calorie sweetener derived from the Stevia plant. Safe alternative to sugar.

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.

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.

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.

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