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Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour
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This carbonated beverage contains a significant amount of added sugar, which WHO advises limiting. It also includes artificial sweeteners like sucralose and an artificial color, Sunset Yellow FCF (INS 110), which has been linked to hyperactivity in children. While generally safe for healthy adults in moderation, individuals with sensitivities to artificial colors or those monitoring sugar and artificial sweetener intake should exercise caution. The presence of sodium benzoate as a preservative is also noted.
At a glance
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High Added Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners, and Artificial Color
This carbonated drink contains added sugar, which contributes to overall calorie intake and should be consumed in moderation. It also uses artificial sweeteners and an artificial color, Sunset Yellow FCF (INS 110), which has been associated with hyperactivity in young children. The preservative sodium benzoate is also present. These factors suggest caution for certain groups, particularly children and those with sensitivities.
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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
AvoidNot suitable for infants due to high added sugar content, artificial sweeteners, and artificial colours.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains Sunset Yellow FCF (INS 110), an artificial colour linked to hyperactivity in children. High added sugar content is also a concern for this age group.
Watch out for
High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation as per WHO guidelines.
Contains artificial sweeteners (sucralose) which some consumers prefer to avoid.
Contains artificial colour (Sunset Yellow FCF) which has been linked to hyperactivity in children.
Contains sodium benzoate, a preservative that can be a concern for sensitive individuals.
Flavours (Natural Flavouring Substances) — a flavour blend: its individual compounds are not listed on the label.
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 Sunset Yellow FCF (INS 110), an artificial colour linked to hyperactivity in children.
Combined Effects interactions
When sodium benzoate is combined with citric acid (or ascorbic acid/Vitamin C) in beverages, it can potentially form benzene, a known carcinogen. The rate and extent of benzene formation depend on various factors including temperature, light exposure, and presence of metal ions. While regulatory bodies monitor levels, the potential for formation exists.
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 claim 'NEW LOOK, DELICIOUS TASTE' is a subjective marketing statement that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list includes 'FLAVOUR (NATURAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES)', which supports the claim of added orange flavour.
The ingredient list includes 'FLAVOUR (NATURAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES)', which supports the claim of added orange flavour.
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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Flavour (Natural Flavouring Substances)FLAVOUR (NATURAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES)
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SweetenersSucralose (INS 955)SWEETENERS (955, 960a)
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PreservativeSodium benzoate (INS 211)PRESERVATIVE (211)
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Stabilizer unnamedSTABILIZER (444)
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Colour synthetic colourSunset yellow FCF (INS 110)COLOUR (110)
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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| Energy | 28 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g |
| Added Sugars | 6.8 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 7 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 Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour?
The label of Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour lists 8 ingredients, in label order: Carbonated Water, Sugar, Acidity Regulator, Flavours (Natural Flavouring Substances), Sweetener, Preservative, Stabilizers, Colour. Flagged by the analysis: Colour, Flavours (Natural Flavouring Substances), Preservative.
Is Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour safe to eat?
Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour scores 5.2/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This carbonated drink contains added sugar, which contributes to overall calorie intake and should be consumed in moderation. It also uses artificial sweeteners and an artificial color, Sunset Yellow FCF (INS 110), which has been associated with hyperactivity in young children. The preservative sodium benzoate is also present. These factors suggest caution for certain groups, particularly children and those with sensitivities.
Why does Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour score 5.2/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains artificial colour (Sunset Yellow FCF) which has been linked to hyperactivity in children. Also noted: High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation as per WHO guidelines. Contains artificial sweeteners (sucralose) which some consumers prefer to avoid.
Who should avoid Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding high added sugar; Sensitive to artificial sweeteners (sucralose); Sensitive to artificial colors (Sunset Yellow FCF); Children prone to hyperactivity; Avoiding sodium benzoate.
Is Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
How much sugar is in Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour?
6.8 g of total sugar per 100 ml. The label declares 6.8 g of that as added sugar per 100 ml.
Are the claims on the Soft Drink With Added Orange Flavour pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NEW LOOK, DELICIOUS TASTE" — can't be verified from the label.
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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