Is Mango And Guava Juice Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Del Monte Foods
Mango And Guava Juice is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Del Monte Foods. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Beta Carotene, Natural And Artificial Flavors affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This juice contains water, pineapple juice, and mango and guava purees, but also includes sugar and artificial flavors, raising quality concerns. The presence of xanthan gum and artificial flavors indicates a processed composition.
Main concern
Sugar is added, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains mango and guava purees, providing natural fruit flavors.
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is included, which is beneficial for freshness.
- Pineapple juice adds a tropical taste and natural sweetness.
- Xanthan gum acts as a thickener, improving texture.
Concerns
- Sugar is added, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Natural and artificial flavors may indicate a lack of transparency in flavoring.
- Beta carotene is used as a colorant, which is synthetic and raises quality concerns.
- The presence of xanthan gum suggests a processed product with additives.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and volume to the juice.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Pineapple Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Pineapple Juice is used here as flavor. Pineapple juice contributes natural sweetness and a tropical flavor profile to the juice.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pineapple juice
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to enhance sweetness, raising concerns about excessive sugar content in the beverage.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Mango Puree safe in this soft drink?
Good
Mango Puree is used here as flavor. Mango puree provides natural fruit flavor and contributes to the overall taste and texture of the juice.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mango puree
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Is Guava Puree safe in this soft drink?
Good
Guava Puree is used here as flavor. Guava puree adds a unique flavor and nutritional benefits, enhancing the juice's fruit content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: guava puree
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance acidity and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is included for its antioxidant properties, helping to maintain freshness.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta carotene is a synthetic colorant used to enhance the juice's appearance, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: beta carotene (color)
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. The inclusion of both natural and artificial flavors raises concerns about the transparency and quality of flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural and artificial flavors
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavors
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is used as a thickener to improve texture, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 2400965
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