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Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar
No age stated on pack — scored for 3–12 years.
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This drink mix, marketed for children, contains a significant amount of added sugar from Mishri/Kallusakkare (52%) and natural sugars from Dates (27%), contributing to a high overall sugar content. While it includes beneficial almonds and trace amounts of spices, the primary concern for its intended young audience is the high sugar load, which can contribute to dental issues and unhealthy dietary patterns if consumed regularly.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Almonds
Declared allergens: Tree nuts
People with this allergy should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
High sugar content from Mishri and Dates, trace botanicals
This drink mix for children is primarily composed of Mishri (a form of sugar) and dates, resulting in a high sugar content. While it contains almonds and small amounts of beneficial spices, the significant sugar load is a key concern for children's health.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 0 g per 100 g.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for baby. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Infants under 1
LimitThis product contains almonds, which can be a choking hazard for infants. Consult a pediatrician before introducing.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThe high sugar content from Mishri and Dates should be consumed with caution and in moderation to prevent dental issues and excessive sugar intake.
What's good
Contains almonds, which provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
Full transparency with all ingredients listed and no undisclosed 'fragrance' or 'flavour'.
Watch out for
Very high sugar content from Mishri (52%) and Dates (27%) is a primary concern for children's health.
Trace amounts of ginger, turmeric, and cardamom are not counted as a formulation strength.
The phrase 'Nothing Else' as an ingredient is unusual and a minor transparency concern.
Decode Label Analysis
High sugar content (Mishri and Dates) is a significant concern for children's health, potentially contributing to dental issues and unhealthy dietary patterns.
Almonds, while nutritious, can pose a choking hazard for very young children. Parents should ensure appropriate preparation or supervision.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The ingredient list includes sulphurless traditional mishri/kallusakkare. WHO counts honey, syrups, juice concentrates and similar sweeteners as free sugars and advises none for children under 2, so a "no sugar" or "naturally sweetened" claim on a baby food is misleading. The claim is in the product name.
The ingredients list does not contain any gluten-containing grains.
The ingredients list does not contain any animal products.
The ingredients list does not contain any preservatives.
The ingredients list does not contain any artificial flavours.
The ingredients list does not contain milk powder.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Sulphurless Traditional Mishri/Kallusakkare 52%
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Dates 27%
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Almonds 18%
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Dry Ginger 1% trace amount
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Turmeric 1% trace amount
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Cardamom 1% trace amount
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Nothing ElseNothing Else!
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
Present in trace amounts
Listed near the end of the ingredient list, so present in small quantities — not counted as a headline benefit.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 63.5 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 1.6 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.9 g |
| Sodium | 16 mg |
| Total Mineral Content | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 13 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar?
The label of Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar lists 7 ingredients, in label order: Sulphurless Traditional Mishri/Kallusakkare, Dates, Almonds, Dry Ginger, Turmeric, Cardamom, Nothing Else. Flagged by the analysis: Sulphurless Traditional Mishri/Kallusakkare, Dates, Nothing Else.
Is Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar safe to eat?
Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar scores 1.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This drink mix for children is primarily composed of Mishri (a form of sugar) and dates, resulting in a high sugar content. While it contains almonds and small amounts of beneficial spices, the significant sugar load is a key concern for children's health.
Why does Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar score 1.8/10?
Flagged in the score: Very high sugar content from Mishri (52%) and Dates (27%) is a primary concern for children's health. The phrase 'Nothing Else' as an ingredient is unusual and a minor transparency concern. Also noted: Trace amounts of ginger, turmeric, and cardamom are not counted as a formulation strength.
Who should avoid Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Children with high sugar intake concerns; Individuals managing blood sugar levels; Those with almond allergies.
Is Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Limit. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Almonds). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Almonds. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar high in sugar?
Yes — 56 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "No Added Sugar" — misleading.
Is Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar vegetarian?
Early Foods - Almond & Date Kids Drink Mix, No Added Sugar is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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