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Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly
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Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This beverage is primarily a source of added sugar, with a high sugar content that raises concerns for regular consumption, especially for children. It is best consumed as an occasional treat rather than a regular part of the diet.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in added sugar; contains additives and flavors.
This beverage is high in added sugar, which contributes to its low nutritional value and makes it unsuitable for frequent consumption, particularly for children. It also contains several additives, including flavors, acidity regulators, gelling agents, antioxidants, preservatives, and food colors, which raises transparency concerns. While it contains some coconut water and nata de coco, these are offset by the sugar content.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 11.7 g per 100 ml.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Lychee Juice Concentrate is declared.
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)
LimitThis product is high in added sugar, which can contribute to dental caries and unhealthy dietary patterns in young children. It is best offered in very limited quantities or avoided.
Why the score is capped
Contains Ponceau 4r (INS 124) and Allura Red (INS 129), synthetic colours linked to hyperactivity in children; the EU requires a pack warning for each
Rule F-CAP-18 · Source: McCann et al., Lancet 2007; EFSA 2009; EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex V warning
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
Watch out for
High added sugar content
Potential for artificial colors linked to hyperactivity (if artificial colors are used)
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.
Fruit Juice Concentrate
Fruit-juice concentrate is fruit juice with the water removed, leaving concentrated sugars (largely fructose and glucose). Nutritionally it behaves as a free sugar and is frequently used to sweeten products that market themselves as having "no added sugar". The WHO recommends no free sugars for infants and young children, so it is a particular concern in foods aimed at babies and toddlers.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO Guideline: Sugars intake (2015); WHO Ending inappropriate promotion of foods for infants
Fruit Juice Concentrate: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
High sugar content from 'Sugar' and 'Lychee Juice Concentrate' contributes to overall caloric intake and may be detrimental to health if consumed frequently, especially for children.
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 Nata de Coco, which provides a chewable texture to the drink.
The ingredients list Lychee Juice Concentrate, confirming the presence of lychee.
The product is a beverage containing fruit juice concentrate and is presented as ready-to-serve.
The ingredients list Nata de Coco, which is a type of jelly.
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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WaterWATER
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Nata de Coco 14%NATA DE COCO 14%
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Coconut Water 98% within Nata de Coco98% COCONUT WATER
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SugarSUGAR
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Lychee Juice Concentrate 1.7% trace amountLYCHEE JUICE CONCENTRATE (1.7%)
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Acidity RegulatorsCitric acid (INS 330), Sodium citrates (INS 331), Calcium lactate (INS 327)ACIDITY REGULATORS [330, 331 (iii), 327]
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Flavours undisclosed flavouringFLAVOURS (NATURE- IDENTICAL AND NATURAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES)
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Gelling AgentGellan gum (INS 418)GELLING AGENT (418)
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AntioxidantCalcium disodium EDTA (INS 385)ANTIOXIDANT (385)
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PreservativesSodium benzoate (INS 211), Potassium sorbate (INS 202)PRESERVATIVES (211, 202)
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Food Colours synthetic colourPonceau 4R (INS 124), Allura red AC (INS 129)FOOD COLOURS (124, 129)
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.
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 62.4 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g |
| Added Sugars | 11.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 52 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 Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly?
The label of Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Water, Nata de Coco, Coconut Water, Sugar, Lychee Juice Concentrate, Acidity regulators, Flavours, Gelling Agent, Antioxidant, Preservatives, Food Colours. Flagged by the analysis: Food Colours, Lychee Juice Concentrate, Preservatives.
Is Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly safe to eat?
Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly scores 1.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This beverage is high in added sugar, which contributes to its low nutritional value and makes it unsuitable for frequent consumption, particularly for children. It also contains several additives, including flavors, acidity regulators, gelling agents, antioxidants, preservatives, and food colors, which raises transparency concerns. While it contains some coconut water and nata de coco, these are offset by the sugar content.
Why does Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly score 1.8/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content. Potential for artificial colors linked to hyperactivity (if artificial colors are used).
Who should avoid Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Diabetes; Weight management goals; Children (due to high sugar); Sensitivity to food additives.
Is Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly high in sugar?
Yes — 15.4 g of total sugar per 100 ml, above the 11.25 g per 100 ml that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 11.7 g of that as added sugar per 100 ml.
Are the claims on the Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly pack accurate?
Yes — all 4 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly vegetarian?
Paper Boat Lychee Fruit Drink with Nata De Coco Jelly is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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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