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Portuguese Lemonade Premix
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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 spice blend is primarily composed of sugar and iodised salt, followed by a variety of spices and herbs. While the spices and herbs offer flavour, the high presence of sugar and salt are the dominant nutritional concerns. The product also includes natural and nature-identical flavouring substances, which, while permitted, do not disclose their specific compounds, limiting transparency for those with sensitivities. Individuals monitoring their sugar and sodium intake, particularly those with hypertension or diabetes, should be cautious.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Spices and Herbs
- Red Chilli
- Garlic
- Black Pepper
- Amchoor
- +3 more →
High in sugar and iodised salt; contains undisclosed flavouring substances
This product lists sugar and iodised salt as its primary ingredients, contributing significantly to its overall sugar and sodium content. While it contains a range of spices and herbs, the formulation is dominated by these two components. The inclusion of 'Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances' means the specific flavour compounds are not disclosed, which may be a concern for individuals with specific sensitivities or those seeking full ingredient transparency.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 73.2 g and total sugar is 77.4 g per 100 g.
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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.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar and sodium content may not be suitable for regular consumption by young children, as their dietary needs differ from adults.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
What's good
Contains a variety of natural spices and herbs for flavour
Acidity regulators (Citric Acid, Malic Acid) are clearly identified by name and INS codes
Watch out for
High sugar content from added sugar
High sodium content from iodised salt
Lack of specific disclosure for 'Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances'
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 'Added Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances' without specific disclosure of individual compounds, which can be a concern for individuals with specific sensitivities.
High sugar content, listed as the first ingredient. WHO recommends limiting free sugar intake to less than 10% of total energy, ideally less than 5%.
High sodium content from iodised salt, listed as the second ingredient. Excessive sodium intake is linked to increased blood pressure.
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 name identifies it as a Portuguese Lemonade Premix, which is a descriptive product name.
The ingredients list red chilli and various herbs (garlic, black pepper, amchoor, pimento, thyme, oregano), supporting the claim of being peri peri chilli based and infused with herbs.
The nutrition information states that Cholesterol is 0.
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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SugarSUGAR
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Iodized SaltIODIZED SALT
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Spices & HerbsSPICES & HERBS (RED CHILLI, GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, AMCHOOR, PIMENTO, THYME, OREGANO)
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Red Chilli within Spices & HerbsRED CHILLI
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Garlic within Spices & HerbsGARLIC
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Black Pepper within Spices & HerbsBLACK PEPPER
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Amchoor within Spices & HerbsAMCHOOR
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Pimento within Spices & HerbsPIMENTO
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Thyme within Spices & HerbsTHYME
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Oregano within Spices & HerbsOREGANO
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Acidity RegulatorACIDITY REGULATOR (INS 330, INS 296)
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Citric Acid within Acidity RegulatorINS 330
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Malic Acid within Acidity RegulatorINS 296
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Proprietary FoodPROPRIETARY FOOD (14.1.4.3)
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Added Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring SubstancesADDED NATURAL AND NATURE IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 60.8 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 13.9 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,849.2 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Portuguese Lemonade Premix?
The label of Portuguese Lemonade Premix lists 15 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Iodised Salt, Spices and Herbs, Red Chilli, Garlic, Black Pepper, Amchoor, Pimento, Thyme, Oregano, Acidity Regulator, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Proprietary Food, Added Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances. Flagged by the analysis: Added Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances.
Is Portuguese Lemonade Premix safe to eat?
Portuguese Lemonade Premix scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product lists sugar and iodised salt as its primary ingredients, contributing significantly to its overall sugar and sodium content. While it contains a range of spices and herbs, the formulation is dominated by these two components. The inclusion of 'Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances' means the specific flavour compounds are not disclosed, which may be a concern for individuals with specific sensitivities or those seeking full ingredient transparency.
Why does Portuguese Lemonade Premix score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High sugar content from added sugar. High sodium content from iodised salt. Lack of specific disclosure for 'Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances'.
Who should avoid Portuguese Lemonade Premix?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring sugar intake; Managing sodium intake (e.g., hypertension); Sensitive to undisclosed flavouring substances.
Is Portuguese Lemonade Premix suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Portuguese Lemonade Premix high in sugar?
Yes — 77.4 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 73.2 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Portuguese Lemonade Premix high in salt?
Yes — 9,733 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 24.33 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Portuguese Lemonade Premix pack accurate?
Yes — all 3 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Portuguese Lemonade Premix vegetarian?
Portuguese Lemonade Premix 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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