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Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 3.3 ShowHide
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This flavoured milk product is fortified with several vitamins and minerals, which is a positive for nutritional support. However, it contains added sugar, which is a dominant nutritional concern, and uses a blend of nature identical and artificial vanilla flavouring substances, which lack specific disclosure. The presence of carrageenan as a stabilizer, while permitted, is a point of caution for some individuals.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Calcium Carbonate
- Zinc sulfate
- Ergocalciferol
- Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride
- Riboflavin
Fortified Flavoured Milk with Added Sugar and Undisclosed Flavours
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This flavoured milk provides essential vitamins and minerals, but contains added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern. It also uses a blend of nature identical and artificial vanilla flavouring substances without specific disclosure of their components.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 12.2 g and total sugar is 13.6 g per 100 ml.
Declared allergens: Milk
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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.
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- Allergies. Peanut, milk, gluten, egg and more, checked against the ingredient list.
- Diet. Vegetarian, vegan, Jain, no egg, no dairy.
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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)
LimitContains added sugar, which should be limited in the diets of young children to prevent dental caries and promote healthy eating habits.
Why the score is capped
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Fortified with essential vitamins (A, D2, E, B1, B2) and minerals (Calcium, Zinc)
Contains milk solids, providing protein and calcium
Watch out for
High added sugar content
Undisclosed flavouring substances (nature identical and artificial)
Presence of carrageenan as a stabilizer, which some individuals may prefer to avoid
Stabilizers — flagged as a moderate-level concern — see the ingredient breakdown below.
Sequestrant — flagged as a moderate-level concern — see the ingredient breakdown below.
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 →Flavouring Substances
Indian rules classify added flavours as natural, nature-identical (chemically synthesised copies of natural compounds) or artificial, and require the class to be declared. The label names the class, not the compounds, so a reader cannot see which substances make up the blend, or whether it carries something they avoid. This is information about transparency, not a finding of harm.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations 2011, flavours; FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020
Flavouring Substances: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains added sugar, which contributes to overall sugar intake. WHO advises keeping free sugar intake under 10% of total energy, ideally under 5%.
Contains carrageenan (INS 407) as a stabilizer. While permitted, some individuals report gastrointestinal sensitivity to carrageenan.
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.
The ingredients list coffee powder and nature identical and artificial (vanilla) flavouring substances, which supports the coffee mocha flavor claim.
The ingredients list Zinc Sulphate and the nutrition information states 4.7 mg of Zinc per serving, supporting the claim of immunity support with zinc.
The ingredients list Calcium carbonate and various vitamins (Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2), and the nutrition information confirms their presence and amounts, supporting the claim of added calcium and vitamins.
The ingredients list Milk Solids and various flavouring substances, confirming it is flavored milk.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
25 entries as printed on the label · 23 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Water
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Milk Solids 11%
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Sugar
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Mineral listed twiceMineral (Calcium carbonate)
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Calcium Carbonate within MineralCalcium carbonate
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Cocoa Solids 0.3% trace amount
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FlavoursFlavours (Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)
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Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances within Flavours
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EmulsifiersCellulose (INS 460), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)Emulsifiers (460(i),466, 471)
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Coffee Powder 0.1% trace amount
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StabilizersCarrageenan (INS 407), Xanthan gum (INS 415)Stabilizers (407, 415)
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SequestrantSodium phosphates (INS 339)Sequestrant (339(ii))
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Edible Common Salt
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Mineral listed twiceMineral (Zinc Sulphate)
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Zinc Sulphate within Mineral
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Vitamin EVitamin E (Acetate)
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Acetate within Vitamin E
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Vitamin AVitamin A (Acetate)
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Acetate within Vitamin A
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Vitamin D2Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)
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Ergocalciferol within Vitamin D2
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Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride)
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Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride within Vitamin B1
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Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Riboflavin within Vitamin B2
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.
Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.
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.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ 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 | 147 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 22 g |
| Total Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 103 mg |
| Cholesterol | 4.2 mg |
| Calcium | 396 mg |
| Phosphorus | 88 mg |
| Vitamin A | 135 µg |
| Vitamin D2 | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.6 IU |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.36 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.36 mg |
| Zinc | 4.7 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 Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor?
The label of Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor lists 23 ingredients, in label order: Water, Milk Solids, Sugar, Calcium Carbonate, Cocoa Solids, Flavours, Nature Identical & Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances, Emulsifier, Coffee Powder, Stabilizers, Sequestrant, Edible Common Salt, Mineral, Zinc sulfate, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Acetate, Vitamin D2, Ergocalciferol, Vitamin B1, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Vitamin B2, Riboflavin. Flagged by the analysis: Nature Identical & Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances, Stabilizers, Sequestrant.
Is Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor safe to eat?
Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor scores 3.3/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This flavoured milk provides essential vitamins and minerals, but contains added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern. It also uses a blend of nature identical and artificial vanilla flavouring substances without specific disclosure of their components.
Why does Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor score 3.3/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content. Undisclosed flavouring substances (nature identical and artificial). Presence of carrageenan as a stabilizer, which some individuals may prefer to avoid.
Who should avoid Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring added sugar intake; Sensitive to food additives; Avoiding artificial flavours; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor high in sugar?
Yes — 13.6 g of total sugar per 100 ml, above the 11.25 g per 100 ml that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 12.2 g of that as added sugar per 100 ml.
Does Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor contain caffeine?
Yes — the ingredient list names Coffee Powder, a source of caffeine. Check the pack for the amount per serving, especially when buying for children or during pregnancy.
Are the claims on the Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor pack accurate?
Yes — all 4 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor vegetarian?
Milk Shake Coffee Mocha Flavor is marked vegetarian.
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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