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PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour
No age stated on pack — scored for 3–12 years.
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The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This children's nutritional supplement contains several beneficial ingredients like milk solids, whey protein, and essential vitamins and minerals, supporting growth and development. However, the presence of ammonia caramel colour (INS 150c), which can generate 4-methylimidazole (classified by IARC as Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans), is a significant concern for a product aimed at children. The product also contains nature identical and artificial flavouring substances, which lack transparency regarding their specific compounds.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Milk Solids
- Encapsulated Sunflower Oil
- Encapsulated Corn Oil
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Cocoa Solids
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Declared allergens: Milk, Soy and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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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Contains IARC-classified caramel colour and artificial flavours
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This children's supplement includes beneficial nutrients but contains ammonia caramel colour (INS 150c), which is associated with 4-methylimidazole, classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. These factors are particularly relevant for a product intended for children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Natural Color INS (150c) is declared.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for supplement. 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
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar content should be limited in the diets of young children, for dental health and to avoid establishing a preference for very sweet foods.
Other audiences
LimitContains Ammonia Caramel (INS 150c), which can generate 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). Parents should be aware of this concern.
Contains nature identical and artificial flavouring substances, which lack specific disclosure of their compounds. This may be a concern for children with sensitivities or for parents seeking full transparency.
Why the score is capped
Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Rich in essential nutrients like milk solids, whey protein, vitamins, and minerals
Contains DHA, important for brain and eye development
Includes prebiotics (Fructooligosaccharide) for gut health
Watch out for
Presence of ammonia caramel colour (INS 150c) linked to a possible carcinogen (4-MEI)
Use of undisclosed nature identical and artificial flavouring substances
Contains fructose and maltodextrin, contributing to overall sugar content
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.
Caramel Colour (Class III & IV) (E150c)
Classes III and IV of caramel colour (INS 150c/150d) are made with ammonia, a process that can generate 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) as a by-product. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans, and California lists it under Proposition 65 with a warning threshold — though EFSA's own re-evaluation did not reach the same level of concern as IARC's classification. This label does not state the product's 4-MEI concentration, so exposure from this specific product cannot be determined from the ingredient list alone. It is the colour that makes colas and dark sauces brown. Classes I and II are made without ammonia and do not carry this concern.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monograph Vol. 101 (4-MEI); California Proposition 65; EFSA re-evaluation of caramel colours (2011)
Caramel Colour (Class III & IV): regulation, sources and other products →Caramel Colour (Class III and IV) (150c)
The ammonia and sulphite-ammonia caramel colours (classes III and IV) can contain 4-methylimidazole, a by-product that the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) on the basis of animal studies. The EU food safety authority sets limits on it in these colours. Plain caramel (class I, E150a) is made without ammonia and is a different substance.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monographs Volume 101 (2012), 4-methylimidazole; EFSA Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of caramel colours (E 150a-d), EFSA Journal 2011;9(3):2004
Caramel Colour (Class III and IV): 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 Ammonia Caramel (INS 150c), which can generate 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI). IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B, 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'. This is a significant concern for a product intended for children.
Contains Nature Identical & Artificial Flavouring Substances.
Claim check
3 claims 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 nutrition information states 14g of added sugar per 100g, which contradicts the claim of zero sucrose added.
The pack says "GLUTEN FREE", but its own ingredient list declares Malt Extract, a gluten grain. The label does not say it was processed to remove gluten.
Protein provides only 13% of energy — enough for a “source of protein” (10%) but below the 20% a “high protein” claim requires. (Judged on % of energy, not % by weight.)
Nutraceutical is a regulatory designation that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition panel alone.
The product name states 'Vanilla Flavour', and the ingredient list includes 'Nature Identical & Artificial Flavouring Substances (Chocolate Flavour)' which implies a flavor is present, though vanilla is not explicitly listed as the flavor type in the ingredients, the product name
The nutrition information states 656mg of Calcium and 14.3mg of Iron per 100g.
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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Milk Solids
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Encapsulated Sunflower Oil
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Fructose
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Encapsulated Corn Oil
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Maltodextrin
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Whey Protein Concentrate
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Cocoa Solids
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Encapsulated Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil
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Fructooligosaccharide
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Malt Extract
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Nature Identical & Artificial Flavouring Substances (Chocolate Flavour)
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Minerals
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Choline Hydrogen Tartrate
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Stabilizer & Thickener (INS 415)Xanthan gum (INS 415)
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Natural Color INS (150c) synthetic colourAmmonia caramel (INS 150C)
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Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
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Vitamins
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Inositol
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Taurine
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Carnitine
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.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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| Energy | 462 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 59 g |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g |
| Added Sugars | 14 g |
| Total Fat | 18.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.73 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 68 mg |
| Energy From Fat | 166 Kcal |
| Fructooligosaccharides | 3 g |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acid | 3.25 g |
| -Linoleic Acid (Omega-6-Fatty Acid) | 3.17 g |
| -Linolenic Acid(Omega-3-Fatty Acid) | 0.08 g |
| Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acid | 10.51 g |
| -Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) | 2.72 g |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg |
| DHA(Omega-3 Fatty Acid) | 20 mg |
| Vitamin A | 649.5 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 11 mcg |
| Vitamin E (α-TE) | 12 mg |
| Vitamin C | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) | 12 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 105 mcg |
| Biotin | 28 mcg |
| Vitamin K1 | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Calcium | 656 mg |
| Phosphorus | 400 mg |
| Chloride | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 152 mg |
| Iron | 14.3 mg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.7 mg |
| Chromium | 18.75 mcg |
| Iodine | 110 mcg |
| Selenium | 32.9 mcg |
| Molybdenum | 28 mcg |
| Choline | 120 mg |
| Inositol | 45 mg |
| L-Taurine | 30 mg |
| L-Carnitine | 6.75 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 PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour?
The label of PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour lists 20 ingredients, in label order: Milk Solids, Encapsulated Sunflower Oil, Fructose, Encapsulated Corn Oil, Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Cocoa Solids, Encapsulated Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil, Fructooligosaccharide, Malt Extract, Nature Identical & Artificial Flavouring Substances (Chocolate Flavour), Minerals, Choline Hydrogen Tartrate, Stabilizer & Thickener (INS 415), Natural Color INS (150c), Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), Vitamins, Inositol, Taurine, Carnitine. Flagged by the analysis: Natural Color INS (150c), Nature Identical & Artificial Flavouring Substances (Chocolate Flavour).
Is PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour safe to eat?
PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour scores 3.9/10 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 children's supplement includes beneficial nutrients but contains ammonia caramel colour (INS 150c), which is associated with 4-methylimidazole, classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. These factors are particularly relevant for a product intended for children.
Why does PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: Presence of ammonia caramel colour (INS 150c) linked to a possible carcinogen (4-MEI). Use of undisclosed nature identical and artificial flavouring substances. Contains fructose and maltodextrin, contributing to overall sugar content.
Who should avoid PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Sensitive to artificial flavours; Seeking full flavour transparency; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids and Whey Protein Concentrate), soy (the pack’s allergen statement) and gluten (Malt Extract). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids and Whey Protein Concentrate. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Malt Extract. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour?
17.4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 14 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "ZERO SUCROSE ADDED" — false. "GLUTEN FREE" — false. "HIGH PROTEIN (WHEY + SMP)" — misleading.
Is PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour vegetarian?
PediaGold Nutritional Supplement For Children Vanilla Flavour 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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