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Mango
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This beverage contains a high amount of added sugar, which is a primary nutritional concern. It also includes several artificial colours (Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, Carmoisine) that are linked to hyperactivity in children, prompting mandatory warning labels in the EU. The presence of Titanium Dioxide (E171) is a significant concern as it has been banned as a food additive in the EU due to genotoxicity concerns when ingested. Ammonia Caramel (Class III or IV) is also present, which may contain 4-methylimidazole, classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. While the label transparently identifies most additives by name or code, the combination of high sugar and these specific colours and additives makes it less suitable for regular consumption, especially for children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High added sugar; contains artificial colours linked to hyperactivity and a banned food additive
This beverage is high in added sugar. It contains artificial colours like Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, and Carmoisine, which are associated with hyperactivity in children and require specific warnings in the EU. Of particular concern is Titanium Dioxide (E171), which is no longer considered safe as a food additive in the EU due to potential genotoxicity when swallowed. The product also includes ammonia-process caramel colour, which may contain a possible human carcinogen.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 24 g per 100 ml.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Carmoisine and Titanium Dioxide are 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.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains artificial colours (Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, Carmoisine) linked to hyperactivity in children. Parents should be aware of this potential effect.
High added sugar content is not recommended for regular consumption by young children due to potential impacts on dental health and overall diet.
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
Contains Tartrazine (INS 102) and Sunset Yellow (INS 110) and Carmoisine (INS 122), 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
Anticaking agent, colour, acidity regulator not disclosed — 3 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
Rule F-CAP-13
Watch out for
High added sugar content contributes to overall caloric intake and may not be suitable for individuals managing blood sugar levels.
Artificial colours (Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, Carmoisine) may cause adverse behavioural effects in children.
Ammonia Caramel (Class III or IV) may contain 4-methylimidazole, a possible human carcinogen.
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.
Carmoisine (E122)
Carmoisine (E122) is a synthetic azo dye. It is one of six colours in the Southampton study whose mixtures were associated with increased hyperactivity in children, and the EU requires foods containing it to carry the warning "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children". It adds colour only - no nutritional or technological benefit.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex V (mandatory warning: "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children"); McCann et al., Lancet 2007; EFSA re-evaluation of food colours (2009)
Carmoisine: regulation, sources and other products →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 →Sunset Yellow FCF (E110)
E110 is part of the "Southampton Six" artificial colours linked to increased hyperactivity in children in a UK FSA-funded study. The EU mandates a warning label on products containing it. Allergy and asthma sufferers may also react.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: McCann et al. Lancet 2007; EFSA 2009
Sunset Yellow FCF: regulation, sources and other products →Tartrazine (E102)
Tartrazine is a synthetic azo dye. It can cause hypersensitivity reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals and asthma patients. The EU requires a warning label ("may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children") on foods containing E102.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA 2009; EU Regulation 1333/2008
Tartrazine: regulation, sources and other products →Caramel Colour (Class III & IV) (E150c)
Classes III and IV of caramel colour (INS 150c/150d) are made with ammonia, a process that can generate 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) as a by-product. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans, and California lists it under Proposition 65 with a warning threshold — though EFSA's own re-evaluation did not reach the same level of concern as IARC's classification. This label does not state the product's 4-MEI concentration, so exposure from this specific product cannot be determined from the ingredient list alone. It is the colour that makes colas and dark sauces brown. Classes I and II are made without ammonia and do not carry this concern.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monograph Vol. 101 (4-MEI); California Proposition 65; EFSA re-evaluation of caramel colours (2011)
Caramel Colour (Class III & IV): regulation, sources and other products →Caramel Colour (Class III and IV) (150c)
The ammonia and sulphite-ammonia caramel colours (classes III and IV) can contain 4-methylimidazole, a by-product that the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) on the basis of animal studies. The EU food safety authority sets limits on it in these colours. Plain caramel (class I, E150a) is made without ammonia and is a different substance.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monographs Volume 101 (2012), 4-methylimidazole; EFSA Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of caramel colours (E 150a-d), EFSA Journal 2011;9(3):2004
Caramel Colour (Class III and IV): 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 has been banned as a food additive in the EU since 2022.
Contains Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, and Carmoisine, artificial colours linked to hyperactivity in children. The EU requires a mandatory warning on products containing these colours.
Contains Ammonia Caramel (Class III or IV), which may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen.
High in added sugar. WHO advises keeping free sugar intake under 10% of total energy, ideally under 5%.
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 label does not provide information on how much product is needed to make 4 liters, so this claim cannot be verified.
The nutrition information states that the product contains Vitamin C.
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 GumXanthan gum
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Sodium Carboxymethyl CelluloseSodium Carboxymethyl cellulose
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Gum ArabicGum arabic
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Anticaking AgentAnticaking agent (Tricalcium phosphate)
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Artificial Mango FlavorArtificial mango flavor
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Colors synthetic colourColors (Titanium dioxide, Sunset yellow, Tartrazine, Carmoisine, ammonia caramel)
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Titanium Dioxide within Colors synthetic colourTitanium dioxide
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Sunset Yellow FCF within Colors synthetic colourSunset yellow
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Tartrazine within Colors synthetic colour
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Carmoisine within Colors synthetic colour
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Ammonia Caramel within Colors synthetic colourammonia caramel
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity regulator (Trisodium citrate)
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Trisodium Citrate within Acidity RegulatorTrisodium citrate
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
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| Energy | 414 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 24 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9 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 Mango?
The label of Mango lists 15 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Gum arabic, Anticaking Agent, Artificial Mango Flavor, Colour, Titanium Dioxide, Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, Carmoisine, Ammonia Caramel, Acidity Regulator, Trisodium Citrate. Flagged by the analysis: Titanium Dioxide, Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, Carmoisine, Ammonia Caramel and 1 more.
Is Mango safe to eat?
Mango scores 2.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This beverage is high in added sugar. It contains artificial colours like Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, and Carmoisine, which are associated with hyperactivity in children and require specific warnings in the EU. Of particular concern is Titanium Dioxide (E171), which is no longer considered safe as a food additive in the EU due to potential genotoxicity when swallowed. The product also includes ammonia-process caramel colour, which may contain a possible human carcinogen.
Why does Mango score 2.8/10?
Flagged in the score: Artificial colours (Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, Carmoisine) may cause adverse behavioural effects in children. Ammonia Caramel (Class III or IV) may contain 4-methylimidazole, a possible human carcinogen. Also noted: High added sugar content contributes to overall caloric intake and may not be suitable for individuals managing blood sugar levels.
Who should avoid Mango?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Children sensitive to artificial colours; Avoiding Titanium Dioxide (E171) in food; Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Limiting added sugar intake.
Is Mango suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Mango high in sugar?
Yes — 24 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 Mango pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "MAKES 4 LITERS" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Mango vegetarian?
Mango 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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