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Limca
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This carbonated beverage is primarily composed of carbonated water and a significant amount of sugar, which is listed as the second ingredient, indicating a high concentration. While it provides hydration and a refreshing taste, the high sugar content is a major concern for general health, contributing to excess calorie intake and potential dental issues. The presence of 'Acidity regulators', 'Stabilizers', and 'Preservative' without specific INS codes or chemical names raises transparency concerns regarding the exact nature of these additives. The 'Added Flavours' are a blend of natural, nature-identical, and artificial substances, which is common in soft drinks but offers no nutritional benefit. This product is best consumed in strict moderation by healthy adults, and should be avoided by individuals monitoring sugar intake or those with sensitivities to additives.
High sugar content with additives and artificial flavors.
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This soft drink contains a high amount of sugar, which is a primary concern for health. It also includes several additives like acidity regulators, stabilizers, and a preservative that are not fully disclosed, making it difficult to assess their specific impact. The flavor profile relies on a mix of natural, nature-identical, and artificial substances.
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)
AvoidThis product contains a high amount of added sugar, which is not recommended for young children due to the risk of dental caries, unhealthy weight gain, and developing a preference for overly sweet foods.
Watch out for
High added sugar content
Presence of artificial flavouring substances
Decode Label Analysis
High sugar content is a significant concern, contributing to excess calorie intake and potential health issues like weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and dental problems.
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 includes natural, nature-identical and artificial flavouring substances (Lemon Flavour), which supports the claim of lime and lemon.
The ingredients list Carbonated Water as the first ingredient.
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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Carbonated waterCarbonated water,
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SugarSugar,
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Acidity RegulatorsCitric acid (INS 330), Sodium citrates (INS 331)Acidity Regulators (330, 331),
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StabilizersGum acacia (arabic) (INS 414), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)Stabilizers (414, 471),
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PreservativeSodium benzoate (INS 211)Preservative (211).
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Added Flavours (Natural, Nature-Identical and Artificial Flavouring Substances (Lemon Flavour))Contains Added Flavours (Natural, Nature-Identical and Articial Flavouring Substances (Lemon Flavour)).
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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About this ingredient
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| Energy | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5.5 mg |
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What are the ingredients in Limca?
The label of Limca lists 6 ingredients, in label order: Carbonated Water, Sugar, Acidity regulators, Stabilizers, Preservative, Added Flavours (Natural, Nature-Identical and Artificial Flavouring Substances (Lemon Flavour)). Flagged by the analysis: Preservative, Added Flavours (Natural, Nature-Identical and Artificial Flavouring Substances (Lemon Flavour)).
Is Limca safe to eat?
Limca 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 soft drink contains a high amount of sugar, which is a primary concern for health. It also includes several additives like acidity regulators, stabilizers, and a preservative that are not fully disclosed, making it difficult to assess their specific impact. The flavor profile relies on a mix of natural, nature-identical, and artificial substances.
Why does Limca score 3.3/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content. Presence of artificial flavouring substances.
Who should avoid Limca?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Diabetes; Weight management goals; Dental health concerns; Sensitivity to undisclosed additives.
Is Limca suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Avoid.
How much sugar is in Limca?
10.7 g of total sugar per 100 ml. The label declares 10.7 g of that as added sugar per 100 ml.
Are the claims on the Limca pack accurate?
Yes — all 2 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
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