Blueberry Mojito

39

Nutrition Score

Poor

Blueberry Mojito

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

82

Hazard Score

Healthy

36

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.

Lime Juice Concentrate

LimeJuiceConcentrate · No known concerns

Lime juice with the water removed, reconstituted or used directly to add tart citrus flavor.

E290 · No known concerns

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

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

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).

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.

E330 · No known concerns

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

BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)

E320 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: IARC, EWG

Preservative used to prevent fat spoilage. IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) based on rodent forestomach tumors; IARC itself notes this mechanism is not considered relevant to humans. Not banned by FDA or EFSA, both of which permit it with a set ADI.

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