Decasept
49
Nutrition Score
Poor

Decasept

5944718001766
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
77
Hazard Score
Use with caution
40
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Sorbitol
E420  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can have a laxative effect in large amounts.
Saccharin
E954  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
One of the oldest artificial sweeteners. Avoided historically due to disputed animal testing results.
Talc
E553b  ·  −2 pts
Mineral-based anti-caking agent used as a release agent in rice and chewing gum, and as a surface treatment.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
E466  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Thickener and texturizer. Linked in recent studies to alterations in intestinal barriers.
corn starch
corn starch  ·  No known concerns
Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.
Magnesium Stearate
MagnesiumStearate  ·  No known concerns
Magnesium salt of stearic acid used as a tablet processing aid.
Menthol (L-Menthol)
Menthol  ·  −3 pts
Cooling compound extracted from mint oils, used to flavor gum, candy, and cough drops.
Eucalyptus Oil
EucalyptusOil  ·  −3 pts
Flavouring essential oil, used sparingly (e.g. menthol candies); generally recognized safe in food amounts.
Lemon Essential Oil
LemonEssentialOil  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic oil extracted from lemon peel, used as a natural flavouring in beverages.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in protein metabolism and brain development, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
Cedar Essential Oil
CedarOil  ·  −3 pts
Essential oil distilled from cedar wood, used as a flavouring in food supplements and lozenges.
Thyme Oil
ThymeOil  ·  −3 pts
Essential oil distilled from thyme leaves, used in small amounts to flavor foods and mouthwash.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Thiamine  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin that helps convert food into energy, added to fortify flour, cereals, and supplements.
Methylene Blue
MethyleneBlue  ·  −3 pts
Synthetic blue dye occasionally used as a colourant/indicator in lozenges and supplements.
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