Mandarin in juice
Processing
–
Not recorded
A gap in the source, not a sign it is unprocessed
Additives listed
2
0 we grade moderate or higher
Counted from the label, not by quantity
Sugars per 100g
12.80g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (2)
This label lists 1 acidity regulator and 1 antioxidant.
E300
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Antioxidant
What it is. Vitamin C, added to protect colour and flavour and sometimes to fortify.
Why it is used. Stops browning in juices and cut fruit, protects fats, and boosts vitamin content.
What the evidence says. Beneficial and harmless at the levels used. Included here as a reminder that an E number is just a code, and plenty of them are ordinary nutrients.
Permitted freely, no concern.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E300
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
Ingredients
Mandarin Segments, Pear Juice (from concentrate), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid). May contain seeds, pit fragments or stems. CONTAINS NATURALLY OCCURRING SUGARS Nature's Finest is a registered trademark of Nature's Finest Food Products Ltd. www.naturesfinestfoods.co.uk (UK) Nature's Finest Food Products Ltd, The Switch, 1-7 The Grove, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1QP (EU) Nature's Finest Food Products Ltd, Inniscarra, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.