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Mango
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This mango-flavored 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 a notable safety concern, as it has been banned as a food additive in the EU due to genotoxicity concerns when ingested. 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 those sensitive to food additives or managing sugar intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Anthocyanins
- Beta Carotenes
- Curcumin
- Vitamin C
High added sugar; contains EU-banned food color Titanium Dioxide
This mango-flavored drink is high in added sugar, which the WHO advises limiting. It also contains Titanium Dioxide (E171), a whitening agent that the EU has banned as a food additive due to concerns about potential genotoxicity when swallowed. This makes it less suitable for frequent consumption, especially for children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 96 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Titanium Dioxide 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)
LimitHigh added sugar content is a concern for dental health and overall sugar intake in young children.
Other audiences
LimitContains Titanium Dioxide (E171), which has genotoxicity concerns when ingested and is banned as a food additive in the EU.
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 in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains natural colorants (Anthocyanins, Beta Carotenes, Curcumin)
Fortified with Vitamin C
Watch out for
High added sugar content
Presence of Titanium Dioxide (E171), a controversial food additive banned in the EU
Contains artificial flavor
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.
Titanium Dioxide (E171)
EFSA concluded in 2021 that titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive, citing genotoxicity concerns, and the EU banned its use in food from August 2022. It is still used in some cosmetics where skin absorption is the concern. Indian regulations are under review.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA 2021; EU Regulation 2022/63
Titanium Dioxide: regulation, sources and other products →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 concluded can no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns when ingested. It is banned as a food additive in the EU.
High in added sugar, which contributes to overall calorie intake and can have negative health impacts if consumed excessively, particularly 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 claim 'Great Taste' is subjective and cannot be verified from the label. The term 'More Fortified' is a comparative claim, but the label does not provide a basis for comparison to verify if it is indeed 'more' fortified than another product or previous version.
The nutrition information lists Vitamin C, but Vitamin D and Zinc are not listed, so their presence or 'high' content cannot be verified from the provided label.
The nutrition information states 98 kcal per serving, which is consistent with '99 CALORIES' per serving.
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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Xanthan GumThickeners (Xanthan Gum
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Sodium Carboxymethyl CelluloseSodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose)
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Anthocyanins synthetic colourAnthocyanins (INS 163)Natural Colors (Anthocyanins (E163)
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Titanium Dioxide synthetic colour
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Beta Carotenes synthetic colourBeta-carotene (INS 160A)Beta Carotenes (E 160a(ii))
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Curcumin synthetic colourCurcumin)
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Tricalcium PhosphateAnticaking Agent (Tricalcium Phosphate)
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Artificial Mango Flavor
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Vitamin C
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Trisodium CitrateAcidity Regulator (Trisodium Citrate)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ 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 | 98 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24 g |
| Total Sugars | 24 g |
| Added Sugars | 24 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 g |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
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 Mango?
The label of Mango lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Anthocyanins, Titanium Dioxide, Beta Carotenes, Curcumin, Tricalcium Phosphate, Artificial Mango Flavor, Vitamin C, Trisodium Citrate. Flagged by the analysis: Titanium Dioxide, Artificial Mango Flavor.
Is Mango safe to eat?
Mango scores 1.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This mango-flavored drink is high in added sugar, which the WHO advises limiting. It also contains Titanium Dioxide (E171), a whitening agent that the EU has banned as a food additive due to concerns about potential genotoxicity when swallowed. This makes it less suitable for frequent consumption, especially for children.
Why does Mango score 1.8/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of Titanium Dioxide (E171), a controversial food additive banned in the EU. Also noted: High added sugar content. Contains artificial flavor.
Who should avoid Mango?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding high added sugar; Sensitive to food additives; Avoiding Titanium Dioxide (E171).
Is Mango suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Mango high in sugar?
Yes — 96 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 96 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Mango pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Great Taste. More Fortified." — can't be verified from the label. "High in Vitamin C, D & Zinc" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Mango vegetarian?
Mango 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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