Iced Latté by NESCAFE — product pack

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Brand owned by Nestlé (Switzerland) · about the brand

Iced Latté

Veg Jain beverage
5.3 Moderate

Decode Label Safety Score

Nutrition · 40% 3.8/10
Ingredient safety · 30% 9.7/10
Processing · 20% 2.0/10
Marketing · 10% 9.5/10
How we got 5.3 Show
Weighted score 5.7/10
Score limited by a dominant nutrition concern. 5.3
Final score 5.3/10 · Moderate

Reviewed 1 time · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed

This coffee beverage is primarily milk and water, with added sugar and a blend of thickeners, acidity regulators, an emulsifier, and a stabilizer. The presence of added sugar, while common in such beverages, is a key nutritional consideration, especially for children. The use of nature-identical flavouring substances means the specific flavour compounds are not disclosed. While the coffee content is minimal, the overall formulation is typical for a ready-to-drink coffee product, with the main concern being the added sugar content.

Milk-based coffee beverage with added sugar and undisclosed flavourings

This ready-to-drink coffee beverage contains milk, water, and added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern, particularly for young children. It also includes thickeners, acidity regulators, an emulsifier (lecithin), and a stabilizer (carrageenan) to achieve its texture and stability. The flavour comes from nature-identical flavouring substances, whose specific components are not disclosed on the label.

Okay for: Healthy adults in moderation

Declared allergens: Milk and Soy

Milk· Toned milk, Milk Solids Soy· the pack’s allergen statement

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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  • Diet. Vegetarian, vegan, Jain, no egg, no dairy.
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Concern breakdown What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns

Concern breakdown

Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concerns

How 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.

Artificial Flavours Significant concern · 3.5/10
Hydration & Nutritional Value Significant concern · 3.8/10
Caffeine & Stimulant Load Moderate concern · 4.0/10
Acidity & Dental Erosion Moderate concern · 4.5/10
Preservatives & Additives Moderate concern · 5.0/10
Added & Hidden Sugar Minor concern · 6.0/10
Empty Calories & Caloric Load Minor concern · 6.0/10
Artificial Sweeteners No concern identified · 8.0/10
Artificial Colours & Dyes No concern identified · 8.0/10

Infants under 1

Avoid

Not suitable as a primary beverage due to added sugar and caffeine content (from coffee).

Toddlers & young children (1–5)

Limit

Contains added sugar, which should be limited in the diets of young children to prevent dental caries and promote healthy eating habits.

Watch out for

High added sugar content, which contributes to overall caloric intake and may be a concern for those managing sugar intake.

Contains milk and milk solids, which are common allergens.

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)

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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

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Decode Label Analysis

Contains nature-identical flavouring substances, whose specific components are not disclosed on the label, which may be a concern for individuals with sensitivities to specific flavour compounds.

Contains carrageenan (INS 407), a stabilizer that some individuals may find causes digestive discomfort.

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.

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"Iced Latté" Checks out

The product name describes the product as an Iced Latté, and the ingredients list milk and coffee, which are consistent with a latté.

Toned milk (55%) Milk solids Coffee (0.6%)

Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.

  • 1.
    Toned milk 55%
    Toned milk (55%)
  • 2.
    Water
  • 3.
    Milk solids
  • 4.
    Sugar
  • 5.
    Coffee 0.6% trace amount
    Coffee (0.6%)
  • 6.
    Thickeners
    Xanthan gum (INS 415)
    Thickeners (1440, 415)
  • 7.
    Acidity regulators
    Sodium carbonates (INS 500), Potassium citrates (INS 332)
    Acidity regulators (500(ii), 332(ii))
  • 8.
    Nature-identical flavouring substances
  • 9.
    Emulsifier
    Lecithin (INS 322)
    Emulsifier (322(i))
  • 10.
    Stabilizer
    Carrageenan (INS 407)
    Stabilizer (407)
  • 11.
    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.

Milk Allergen on the label: Toned milk, Milk Solids
Allergen
Soy Allergen on the label: the pack’s allergen statement
Allergen
Nutrition (per 100 g)
Energy 56 kcal
Protein 2.2 g
Carbohydrate 8.6 g
Total Sugars 6.7 g
Added Sugars 6.5 g
Total Fat 1.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.3 g
Sodium 57.3 mg
Cholesterol 4.3 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 Latté?

The label of Iced Latté lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Toned milk, Water, Milk Solids, Sugar, Coffee, Thickener, Acidity Regulator, Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances, Emulsifier, Stabilizers, Iodised Salt. Flagged by the analysis: Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances.

Is Iced Latté safe to eat?

Iced Latté scores 5.3/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This ready-to-drink coffee beverage contains milk, water, and added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern, particularly for young children. It also includes thickeners, acidity regulators, an emulsifier (lecithin), and a stabilizer (carrageenan) to achieve its texture and stability. The flavour comes from nature-identical flavouring substances, whose specific components are not disclosed on the label.

Why does Iced Latté score 5.3/10?

What the analysis notes: High added sugar content, which contributes to overall caloric intake and may be a concern for those managing sugar intake. Contains milk and milk solids, which are common allergens.

Who should avoid Iced Latté?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding added sugars; Sensitive to carrageenan; Avoiding undisclosed flavouring substances; Milk allergy.

Is Iced Latté suitable for babies or young children?

Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.

Does Iced Latté 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 Latté 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 Latté 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 Latté?

6.7 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 6.5 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.

Does Iced Latté 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 Latté pack accurate?

Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

Is Iced Latté vegetarian?

Iced Latté 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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