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Iced Cappuccino
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This coffee beverage is primarily composed of milk and water, with added sugar and a blend of common food additives. The main nutritional concern is the presence of added sugar, which contributes to the overall sugar load. While the coffee content is minimal, the product contains nature-identical flavouring substances, which are a common feature in processed beverages. The various stabilizers, acidity regulators, thickener, and emulsifier are standard food additives, identified by their INS codes, and are generally considered safe for consumption within regulatory limits. Individuals monitoring their sugar intake, especially parents of young children, should be mindful of the added sugar content.
At a glance
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High added sugar content; contains nature-identical flavouring substances
This coffee beverage contains added sugar, which contributes to its overall sugar content. It also includes nature-identical flavouring substances for its cappuccino taste, meaning the flavour is chemically identical to natural compounds but produced synthetically. The product uses several common food additives like stabilizers, acidity regulators, a thickener, and an emulsifier, all identified by their INS codes, which are generally considered safe.
Declared allergens: Milk and Soy
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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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 added sugar, milk solids, and caffeine content from coffee.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains added sugar, which should be limited in young children's diets to prevent dental caries and unhealthy weight gain.
Watch out for
High added sugar content
Presence of nature-identical flavouring substances
Contribution to daily sodium intake from sodium-containing additives and iodised salt
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.
Sodium Carbonate (E500)
Used as a leavening agent and acidity regulator. Contributes to total dietary sodium. Individuals on sodium-restricted diets (hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure) should account for sodium from all food additive sources, not just table salt.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 500
Sodium Carbonate: regulation, sources and other products →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
Added Sugars: WHO advises keeping free sugar intake under 10% of total energy, ideally under 5%.
Sodium Carbonate (INS 500(ii)): This ingredient is a source of sodium, contributing to the overall sodium load in the diet.
Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances: The specific compounds within this flavour blend are not individually listed, which may be a concern for those avoiding certain flavour components.
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 product is named Iced Cappuccino, and the ingredients list coffee and milk solids, which are consistent with a cappuccino beverage.
The ingredients list toned milk and milk solids as primary components, confirming it is a dairy-based beverage.
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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Toned milk 40%Toned milk (40%)
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Milk solids
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Water
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Sugar
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Coffee 0.7% trace amountCoffee (0.7%)
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Nature-Identical (Cappuccino) flavouring substances
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Stabilizers (460(i) & 466)Cellulose (INS 460), Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (INS 466)
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Acidity regulators (500(ii) & 332(ii))Sodium carbonates (INS 500), Potassium citrates (INS 332)
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Thickener (415)Xanthan gum (INS 415)
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Emulsifier (322(i))Lecithin (INS 322)
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Iodized salt
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.
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 | 57 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g |
| Added Sugars | 7.3 g |
| Total Fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 78.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 4.1 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 Iced Cappuccino?
The label of Iced Cappuccino lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Toned milk, Milk Solids, Water, Sugar, Coffee, Nature-Identical (Cappuccino) flavouring substances, Stabilizers (460(i) & 466), Acidity regulators (500(ii) & 332(ii)), Thickener (415), Emulsifier (322(i)), Iodised Salt. Flagged by the analysis: Nature-Identical (Cappuccino) flavouring substances.
Is Iced Cappuccino safe to eat?
Iced Cappuccino scores 4.9/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This coffee beverage contains added sugar, which contributes to its overall sugar content. It also includes nature-identical flavouring substances for its cappuccino taste, meaning the flavour is chemically identical to natural compounds but produced synthetically. The product uses several common food additives like stabilizers, acidity regulators, a thickener, and an emulsifier, all identified by their INS codes, which are generally considered safe.
Why does Iced Cappuccino score 4.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content. Presence of nature-identical flavouring substances. Contribution to daily sodium intake from sodium-containing additives and iodised salt.
Who should avoid Iced Cappuccino?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring added sugar intake; Sensitive to specific food additives; Avoiding nature-identical flavouring substances; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Iced Cappuccino suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Iced Cappuccino contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Toned milk and Milk Solids) and soy (the pack’s allergen statement). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Iced Cappuccino contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Toned milk and Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Iced Cappuccino 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.
How much sugar is in Iced Cappuccino?
7.6 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 7.3 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Does Iced Cappuccino contain caffeine?
Yes — the ingredient list names Coffee, 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 Iced Cappuccino pack accurate?
Yes — all 2 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Iced Cappuccino vegetarian?
Iced Cappuccino 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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