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Brand owned by PepsiCo (United States) · about the brand

Slice

Veg Jain beverage
3.8 Concerning

Decode Label Safety Score

Nutrition · 40% 2.3/10
Ingredient safety · 30% 7.8/10
Processing · 20% 2.0/10
Marketing · 10% 6.1/10
How we got 3.8 Show
Weighted score 4.3/10
Score limited by a dominant nutrition concern. 3.8
Also flagged
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Final score 3.8/10 · Concerning

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

This mango beverage is primarily a source of added sugar, which is a significant nutritional concern, especially given its high position in the ingredient list. Consumers, particularly parents of young children, should be mindful of the high sugar content and the presence of synthetic additives.

At a glance

From the declared label — not a lab test

Findings to weigh

What’s favorable

  • Concentrated Mango Pulp
  • Alphonso Mango Pulp

High in added sugar; contains synthetic colour and additives

This mango drink is high in added sugar, which is listed as the second ingredient. This product is best consumed in moderation, especially by children, due to its sugar content and the presence of multiple synthetic additives.

Consider this product carefully if you are

  • Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 15.9 g per 100 ml.
Okay for: Healthy adults in moderation
Concern breakdown What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns
Key risks: Nutrition profile

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.

Hydration & Nutritional Value Significant concern · 2.3/10
Artificial Colours & Dyes Significant concern · 2.5/10
Preservatives & Additives Significant concern · 2.5/10
Artificial Flavours Significant concern · 3.5/10
Acidity & Dental Erosion Moderate concern · 4.5/10
Added & Hidden Sugar Moderate concern · 5.0/10
Empty Calories & Caloric Load Minor concern · 6.0/10
Artificial Sweeteners No concern identified · 8.0/10
Caffeine & Stimulant Load No concern identified · 8.0/10

Toddlers & young children (1–5)

Limit

This product is high in added sugar, which should be limited in the diets of young children to prevent dental issues and promote healthy eating habits.

Contains synthetic food colour, which some studies have linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children.

Why the score is capped

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

What's good

Contains real Alphonso Mango Pulp (24%) and Concentrated Mango Pulp.

Watch out for

High added sugar content.

Presence of synthetic food colour.

Decode Label Analysis

The product contains a high amount of added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern for regular consumption.

Contains 'Permitted Synthetic Food Colour' without specific identification, which can be a concern for individuals sensitive to artificial colours.

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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"Per Serve (200ml)" Can't verify

The claim refers to a serving size of 200ml, but the provided nutrition information is per 100g, and no conversion factor (like density) is available to accurately convert volume to weight for nutritional calculations.

Per Serve (200ml) nutrition: per 100g
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"Energy 128 kcal" Can't verify

The claim states 128 kcal per serve, but the provided nutrition information is 64 kcal per 100g, and without a density or weight per serving, the energy per 200ml serving cannot be accurately calculated.

Energy 128 kcal nutrition: energy kcal 64 per 100g
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"5% of Adult's RDA" Can't verify

The label states '5% of Adult's RDA' but does not specify which nutrient this percentage refers to, making it impossible to verify against the provided nutrition information.

5% of Adult's RDA

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.
    Water
  • 2.
    Sugar
  • 3.
    Concentrated Mango Pulp
  • 4.
    Alphonso Mango Pulp 24%
    Alphonso Mango Pulp (24% mango pulp*)
  • 5.
    Acidity Regulator
    Citric acid (INS 330)
    Acidity Regulator (330)
  • 6.
    Stabilizers
    Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (INS 466), Pectin (INS 440)
    Stabilizers (466, 440)
  • 7.
    Preservative
    Potassium sorbate (INS 202)
    Preservative (202)
  • 8.
    Permitted Synthetic Food Colour synthetic colour
    Sunset yellow FCF (INS 110)
    PERMITTED SYNTHETIC FOOD COLOUR (110)
  • 9.
    Added Flavours undisclosed flavouring
    ADDED FLAVOURS (NATURAL AND NATURE IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES)

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Nutrition (per 100 g)
Energy 64 kcal
Protein 0 g
Carbohydrate 15.9 g
Total Sugars 15.9 g
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Sodium 12 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 Slice?

The label of Slice lists 9 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sugar, Concentrated Mango Pulp, Alphonso Mango Pulp, Acidity Regulator, Stabilizers, Preservative, Permitted Synthetic Food Colour, Added Flavours. Flagged by the analysis: Permitted Synthetic Food Colour.

Is Slice safe to eat?

Slice scores 3.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This mango drink is high in added sugar, which is listed as the second ingredient. This product is best consumed in moderation, especially by children, due to its sugar content and the presence of multiple synthetic additives.

Why does Slice score 3.8/10?

What the analysis notes: High added sugar content. Presence of synthetic food colour.

Who should avoid Slice?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding high added sugar; Sensitive to synthetic food colours; Preferring fully disclosed ingredients; Managing blood sugar levels.

Is Slice suitable for babies or young children?

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

Is Slice high in sugar?

Yes — 15.9 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 does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.

Are the claims on the Slice pack accurate?

Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Per Serve (200ml)" — can't be verified from the label. "Energy 128 kcal" — can't be verified from the label. "5% of Adult's RDA" — can't be verified from the label.

Is Slice vegetarian?

Slice 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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