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Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 3.3 ShowHide
Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This carbonated beverage is primarily composed of sugar, contributing to a high caloric load with minimal nutritional value. While carbonated water is neutral, the high sugar content and additives make this a product to consume with caution, especially for children and individuals monitoring sugar intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testWhat’s favorable
- Carbonated Water
High sugar content with additives raises health and transparency concerns.
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This soft drink contains a significant amount of sugar, which can contribute to excessive calorie intake and potential health issues if consumed regularly. It is best consumed in moderation, particularly by children and those with dietary restrictions.
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 contains high added sugar, which can contribute to dental caries and unhealthy dietary patterns in young children. It also contains undisclosed additives (acidity regulators, preservative, flavours) whose specific effects on children are unknown.
Why the score is capped
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
Watch out for
High added sugar content
Undisclosed food additives (flavours)
Preservative — lack of transparency prevents full safety assessment. Some preservatives are associated with allergic reactions or other sensitivities.
Decode Label Analysis
This lack of transparency makes it impossible to assess the specific safety profile of these additives, including potential allergens or compounds of concern.
High sugar content is a dominant nutritional concern, contributing to excess calories and potential health risks if consumed frequently.
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 only ingredient supporting this claim is an undisclosed generic — the label names a class, not the actual compound — so the list cannot confirm it.
The product form 'Cold Drink' is a descriptive term that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
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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Carbonated WaterCarbonated Water,
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Acidity RegulatorsCitric acid (INS 330), Sodium citrates (INS 331)Acidity Regulators (330, 331(iii)),
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PreservativeSodium benzoate (INS 211)Preservative(211),
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FlavoursFlavours(Natural Flavoring Substances).
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✓ 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 | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5.5 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 Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink?
The label of Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink lists 5 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Carbonated Water, Acidity regulators, Preservative, Flavours. Flagged by the analysis: Preservative.
Is Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink safe to eat?
Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink scores 3.3/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This soft drink contains a significant amount of sugar, which can contribute to excessive calorie intake and potential health issues if consumed regularly. It is best consumed in moderation, particularly by children and those with dietary restrictions.
Why does Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink score 3.3/10?
Flagged in the score: Preservative — lack of transparency prevents full safety assessment. Some preservatives are associated with allergic reactions or other sensitivities. Also noted: High added sugar content. Undisclosed food additives (flavours).
Who should avoid Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring sugar intake; Children (due to high sugar and undisclosed additives); Individuals with sensitivities to undisclosed additives.
Is Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
How much sugar is in Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink?
10.7 g of total sugar per 100 ml. The label declares 10.7 g of that as added sugar per 100 ml.
Are the claims on the Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Lemon-Lime Flavoured" — can't be verified from the label. "Cold Drink" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink vegetarian?
Sprite Lemon-Lime Flavoured Cold Drink 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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