Bi Portakal

36

Nutrition Score

Poor

Bi Portakal

8699118074038

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

82

Hazard Score

Healthy

48

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.

Fructose-Glucose Syrup

FructoseGlucoseSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO

Refined sweetener, same substance as high-fructose corn syrup/isoglucose. Not considered more harmful than other added sugars by FDA; still a high-glycaemic sweetener best consumed in moderation.

Corn (Sweetcorn)

Corn · No known concerns

Sweet corn kernels eaten fresh, canned, or frozen as a vegetable.

E290 · No known concerns

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

Orange Juice Concentrate

OrangeJuiceConcentrate · No known concerns

Concentrated orange juice used as a food ingredient.

E330 · No known concerns

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

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).

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

E300 · No known concerns

Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.

Orange Flavouring

OrangeFlavouring · No known concerns

Concentrated orange flavor compound used to add citrus taste without fresh juice or zest.

Lemon Flavouring

LemonFlavouring · No known concerns

Concentrated lemon flavor compound used to add citrus taste without fresh lemon juice or zest.

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.

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate (E444)

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate · −2 pts

Weighting agent used in citrus-flavoured soft drinks.

Locust Bean Gum

E410 · No known concerns

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

E160a · No known concerns

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

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