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Instant Energy Regular
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This product is primarily composed of dextrose (glucose), a simple sugar, making it a source of rapidly absorbed energy but also very high in added sugars. For children, who are the intended audience, a high intake of added sugars can contribute to dental caries, unhealthy weight gain, and may displace more nutrient-dense foods. While it provides some calcium and vitamin D2, these are minor benefits compared to the significant sugar content.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Minerals (Calcium Phosphates)
- Vitamin D2
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Very High Added Sugar Content, Primarily Dextrose
This product is almost entirely dextrose, a simple sugar, providing quick energy but contributing significantly to daily added sugar intake. For children, this high sugar content is a primary concern, potentially leading to dental issues and unhealthy dietary patterns. While fortified with some calcium and vitamin D2, these additions do not offset the dominant sugar load.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 90 g per 100 g.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for beverage. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThe product is almost entirely dextrose (glucose), a simple sugar. High intake of added sugars in young children can contribute to dental caries and may lead to unhealthy dietary habits.
Other audiences
LimitThe very high sugar content (99.4% dextrose) means this product should be consumed with extreme moderation to avoid excessive sugar intake, which can impact dental health and overall nutrition.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
What's good
Transparent ingredient list
Fortified with calcium and vitamin D2
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content (99.4% dextrose)
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
This product is 99.4% Dextrose (Glucose), making it extremely high in added sugars. High consumption of added sugars, particularly in children, is a significant concern for dental health, weight management, and overall dietary quality.
Claim check
Front-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.
Market rank + professional endorsement claim — requires independent survey data and clinical evidence to substantiate; cannot be assessed from label data alone.
The term 'REGULAR' is a variant name and not a verifiable claim about the product's composition or properties.
The ingredient list states Dextrose (Glucose) (99.4%), which supports the claim of containing 99.4% Glucose.
The ingredient list includes 'Minerals (Calcium Phosphates)', which supports the claim of containing minerals.
The ingredient list includes 'Vitamin D2', which supports the claim of containing Vitamin D2.
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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Dextrose (Glucose) 99.4%Dextrose (Glucose) (99.4%)
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Minerals (Calcium Phosphates)
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Vitamin D2
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 360 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 90 g |
| Total Sugars | 90 g |
| Added Sugars | 90 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Vitamin D₂ | 7.5 µg |
| Calcium | 170 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Instant Energy Regular?
The label of Instant Energy Regular lists 3 ingredients, in label order: Dextrose (Glucose), Minerals (Calcium Phosphates), Vitamin D2. Flagged by the analysis: Dextrose (Glucose).
Is Instant Energy Regular safe to eat?
Instant Energy Regular scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product is almost entirely dextrose, a simple sugar, providing quick energy but contributing significantly to daily added sugar intake. For children, this high sugar content is a primary concern, potentially leading to dental issues and unhealthy dietary patterns. While fortified with some calcium and vitamin D2, these additions do not offset the dominant sugar load.
Why does Instant Energy Regular score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high added sugar content (99.4% dextrose).
Who should avoid Instant Energy Regular?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding high added sugar intake; Managing blood sugar levels; Concerns about dental health in children.
Is Instant Energy Regular suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Instant Energy Regular high in sugar?
Yes — 90 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 90 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Instant Energy Regular pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "INDIA'S No.1" — can't be verified from the label. "REGULAR" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Instant Energy Regular vegetarian?
Instant Energy Regular is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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