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Lemon & Mint
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This beverage contains a significant amount of added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern, especially for children. The presence of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a color additive is also a notable safety concern, as EFSA has concluded it can no longer be considered safe for food consumption due to genotoxicity concerns. While other ingredients are generally benign, the combination of high sugar and a controversial additive means this product is best consumed with caution, particularly by young children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Vitamin C
High added sugar; contains Titanium Dioxide (E171) color additive
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This beverage contains a high amount of added sugar, which contributes to overall calorie intake and should be consumed in moderation, especially by children. It also includes Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a color, which EFSA has raised genotoxicity concerns about when ingested. Individuals seeking to limit sugar intake or avoid this specific additive should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 95 g per 100 ml.
Declared allergens: Soy
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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.
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)
LimitContains a high amount of added sugar, which can contribute to dental caries and excessive calorie intake in young children. WHO advises limiting free sugar intake.
Other audiences
LimitContains Titanium Dioxide (E171), which EFSA has raised genotoxicity concerns about when ingested. Parents may wish to limit consumption for children.
Why the score is capped
Contains Titanium Dioxide (E171) — which EFSA concluded can no longer be considered safe as a food additive, because genotoxicity could not be ruled out. (Safe on skin: this concern is specific to swallowing it.)
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
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 Vitamin C for fortification
Watch out for
High added sugar content, listed as the first ingredient
Presence of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a color additive, with genotoxicity concerns from EFSA
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 →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Titanium Dioxide (E171), which EFSA has concluded can no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns. It is classified by IARC as Group 2B, 'possibly carcinogenic to humans', specifically when ingested.
Sugar is the first ingredient, indicating a high concentration of added sugar. High intake of free sugars is associated with increased risk of dental caries, obesity, and related non-communicable diseases, as advised by WHO.
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 only natural colors (Curcumin, Titanium Dioxide, Carotene, E141), supporting the claim of no artificial colors.
The ingredients list only natural flavors (Lime, Lemon, Mint), supporting the claim of no artificial flavors.
The product provides 391 kcal per 100g, which calculates to approximately 78.2 kcal per 200ml serving, making the claim of 98 Kcal per glass (200ml) accurate.
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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Sugar
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Citric AcidAcid (Citric Acid)
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Natural FlavorsNatural Flavors (Lime , Lemon, Mint)(Contain Soya)
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Salt
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Sodium Carboxymethyl CelluloseThickener (Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose)
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Tricalcium PhosphateAnticaking Agent (Tricalcium Phosphate)
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Natural ColorsNatural Colors (Curcumin, Titanium Dioxide, Carotene (E 160a(ii)))
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Vitamin C
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Natural Derived ColorNatural Derived Color (E141)
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.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 391 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 95 g |
| Total Sugars | 95 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 36 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 Lemon & Mint?
The label of Lemon & Mint lists 9 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Citric Acid, Natural Flavours, Salt, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Tricalcium Phosphate, Natural Colour, Vitamin C, Natural Derived Color. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Lemon & Mint safe to eat?
Lemon & Mint scores 1.5/10 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 beverage contains a high amount of added sugar, which contributes to overall calorie intake and should be consumed in moderation, especially by children. It also includes Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a color, which EFSA has raised genotoxicity concerns about when ingested. Individuals seeking to limit sugar intake or avoid this specific additive should be cautious.
Why does Lemon & Mint score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content, listed as the first ingredient. Presence of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a color additive, with genotoxicity concerns from EFSA.
Who should avoid Lemon & Mint?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding high added sugar intake; Avoiding Titanium Dioxide (E171); Sensitive to food additives.
Is Lemon & Mint suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Lemon & Mint contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (the pack’s allergen statement). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Lemon & Mint 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.
Is Lemon & Mint high in sugar?
Yes — 95 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 Lemon & Mint pack accurate?
Yes — all 3 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Lemon & Mint vegetarian?
Lemon & Mint 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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