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Tropicana Apple Delight
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This beverage contains added sugar and an artificial sweetener, which contributes to its overall sugar load. While suitable for healthy adults in moderation, individuals sensitive to artificial sweeteners or those avoiding specific food additives should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Contains added sugar and artificial sweetener; undisclosed colour may be IARC 2B-classified
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This beverage contains both sugar and an artificial sweetener, contributing to its overall sweetness. The product also lacks specific disclosure for its flavourings, acidity regulator, and stabilizer, which reduces transparency for consumers.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Concentrated Apple Juice 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.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains both added sugar and concentrated apple juice, which are sources of free sugars. High intake of free sugars in young children can contribute to dental caries and unhealthy dietary patterns.
Contains an unspecified artificial sweetener. Some artificial sweeteners may have a laxative effect or are generally recommended to be limited in young children.
Why the score is capped
Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
Watch out for
High sugar content from both added sugar and concentrated apple juice.
Lack of transparency regarding specific acidity regulator, flavouring substances, stabilizer, and sweetener used.
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.
Fruit Juice Concentrate
Fruit-juice concentrate is fruit juice with the water removed, leaving concentrated sugars (largely fructose and glucose). Nutritionally it behaves as a free sugar and is frequently used to sweeten products that market themselves as having "no added sugar". The WHO recommends no free sugars for infants and young children, so it is a particular concern in foods aimed at babies and toddlers.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO Guideline: Sugars intake (2015); WHO Ending inappropriate promotion of foods for infants
Fruit Juice Concentrate: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The label does not state the concentration of 4-MEI.
The product contains both added sugar and concentrated apple juice, which is a source of free sugars, contributing to the overall sugar content.
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 product contains concentrated apple juice (4.3%), supporting the 'Apple Delight' claim.
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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WaterWATER
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SugarSUGAR
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Concentrated Apple Juice 4.3%CONCENTRATED APPLE JUICE (4.3%)
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Acidity RegulatorMalic acid (INS 296)ACIDITY REGULATOR (296)
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Flavouring SubstancesFLAVOURING SUBSTANCES)
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StabilizerSodium carboxymethyl cellulose (INS 466)STABILIZER (466)
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Colour synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)COLOUR (150d)
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Sweetener unnamedSWEETENER (960a)
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 42 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 10 g |
| Added Sugars | 6.9 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 3.6 mg |
| Potassium | 30 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 Tropicana Apple Delight?
The label of Tropicana Apple Delight lists 8 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sugar, Concentrated Apple Juice, Acidity Regulator, Flavouring Substances, Stabilizer, Colour, Sweetener. Flagged by the analysis: Colour, Concentrated Apple Juice, Sweetener.
Is Tropicana Apple Delight safe to eat?
Tropicana Apple Delight scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This beverage contains both sugar and an artificial sweetener, contributing to its overall sweetness. The product also lacks specific disclosure for its flavourings, acidity regulator, and stabilizer, which reduces transparency for consumers.
Why does Tropicana Apple Delight score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: High sugar content from both added sugar and concentrated apple juice. Lack of transparency regarding specific acidity regulator, flavouring substances, stabilizer, and sweetener used.
Who should avoid Tropicana Apple Delight?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Sensitive to artificial sweeteners; Seeking full ingredient transparency; Managing sugar intake.
Is Tropicana Apple Delight suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
How much sugar is in Tropicana Apple Delight?
10 g of total sugar per 100 ml. The label declares 6.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 ml.
Are the claims on the Tropicana Apple Delight pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Tropicana Apple Delight vegetarian?
Tropicana Apple Delight 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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