Giusto Natura de Piersici

46

Nutrition Score

Poor

Giusto Natura de Piersici

5942219116293

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

78

Hazard Score

Use with caution

42

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.

Peach · No known concerns

Stone fruit with sweet, juicy flesh, eaten fresh or canned. A source of vitamin C and fiber.

Orange · No known concerns

Citrus fruit eaten fresh or juiced, well known as a source of vitamin C and natural sugars.

E330 · No known concerns

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

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

Carboxymethyl Cellulose

E466 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Thickener and texturizer. Linked in recent studies to alterations in intestinal barriers.

E415 · No known concerns

Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.

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.

Locust Bean Gum

E410 · No known concerns

Natural thickener from carob seeds. Used in ice cream, cheese, and processed meats.

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.

Sodium Benzoate

E211 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).

E950 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.

E955 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

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

E160a · No known concerns

Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.

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