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Tropicana Orange Delight
Decode Label Safety Score
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This orange juice beverage contains 8.2% concentrated orange juice, with added sugar and several food additives. While the product includes a permitted colour, Caramel (INS 150c) is classified by IARC as Group 2B, 'possibly carcinogenic to humans', a concern primarily relevant to ingestion. The product is generally suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but individuals sensitive to food additives or those monitoring sugar intake should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Concentrated Orange Juice
Contains undisclosed flavour and IARC 2B classified caramel colour
It also includes Caramel (INS 150c), a colour classified by IARC as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' when ingested. The product is high in added sugar, which should be considered as part of a balanced diet.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 7 g per 100 ml.
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)
LimitHigh added sugar content may contribute to dental caries and unhealthy dietary patterns if consumed frequently or in large amounts.
Why the score is capped
Flavour not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains 8.2% concentrated orange juice
Uses generally safe acidity regulator (Citric Acid) and stabilizer (Pectin)
Provides iodine through iodised salt
Watch out for
Contains Caramel (INS 150c), an IARC Group 2B classified colour
High in added sugar
High in sodium from iodised salt
Decode Label Analysis
This can be a concern for individuals with sensitivities or allergies to specific flavour components.
Contains Caramel (INS 150c), a colour classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as Group 2B, 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'. This classification is based on evidence from animal studies and is primarily relevant to ingestion.
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.
Market rank + professional endorsement claim — requires independent survey data and clinical evidence to substantiate; cannot be assessed from label data alone.
The label states 5% of Adult's RDA for energy, but the specific RDA value for adults is not provided to verify this percentage.
The ingredients list concentrated orange juice as the second highest ingredient, supporting the orange flavor claim.
The product is packaged as a ready-to-drink beverage, and concentrated orange juice is listed as an ingredient.
The nutrition information states 50 kcal per 100g, which calculates to 90 kcal for a 180ml 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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WaterWATER,
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Concentrated Orange Juice 8.2%CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE (8.2%),
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SugarSUGAR,
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Acidity Regulator 330Citric acid (INS 330)ACIDITY REGULATOR (330),
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Iodised SaltIODISED SALT,
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Stabilizers 440Pectin (INS 440)STABILIZERS (440),
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Flavour undisclosed flavouringFLAVOUR (NATURAL AND NATURE IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES),
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Colour 160a(i) synthetic colourBeta-carotene (INS 160A)COLOUR (160a(i)).
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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 | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 12 g |
| Added Sugars | 7 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 34 mg |
| POTASSIUM | 82 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 Orange Delight?
The label of Tropicana Orange Delight lists 8 ingredients, in label order: Water, Concentrated Orange Juice, Sugar, Acidity Regulator, Iodised Salt, Stabilizers, Flavour, Colour. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Tropicana Orange Delight safe to eat?
Tropicana Orange Delight scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). It also includes Caramel (INS 150c), a colour classified by IARC as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' when ingested. The product is high in added sugar, which should be considered as part of a balanced diet.
Why does Tropicana Orange Delight score 5.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains Caramel (INS 150c), an IARC Group 2B classified colour. High in added sugar. High in sodium from iodised salt.
Who should avoid Tropicana Orange Delight?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding undisclosed flavour ingredients; Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Monitoring sugar intake; Sensitive to food additives.
Is Tropicana Orange Delight suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Tropicana Orange Delight high in sugar?
Yes — 12 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 declares 7 g of that as added sugar per 100 ml.
Are the claims on the Tropicana Orange Delight pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "FROM THE MAKERS OF THE WORLD'S No. 1 JUICE BRAND!" — can't be verified from the label. "Per Serve (180ml) 5% of Adult's RDA" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Tropicana Orange Delight vegetarian?
Tropicana Orange Delight is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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