Del Monte Foods Inc.
Label Serving
128 g
Barcode
024000051985
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.9/10
Health Score
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (128 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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8 / 11 researched · AI analyzing 3 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WATER, MANDARIN ORANGES, SUGAR, GUM BLEND (DEXTROSE, GELLAN, XANTHAN AND LOCUST BEAN GUMS), NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, ASCORBIC ACID (TO PRESERVE COLOR), CALCIUM CHLORIDE, YELLOW 6, SUCRALOSE.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Mandarin Oranges
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Natural Flavor
flavour
Gum Blend
Ascorbic Acid
E300
No NotablesAntioxidant, nutrient supplement, and dough conditioner
Calcium Chloride
E509
No NotablesFirming agent, electrolyte supplement, stabilizing agent, and texturizer.
Sodium Citrate
E331
No NotablesAcidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods.
Yellow 6
Sucralose
E955
LowSweetener
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
2 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
3 Mandarin Oranges | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
5 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
6 Gum Blend | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Ascorbic Acid E300 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Antioxidant, nutrient supplement, and dough conditioner | Ascorbic acid is a widely recognized essential nutrient and antioxidant with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
8 Calcium Chloride E509 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Firming agent, electrolyte supplement, stabilizing agent, and texturizer. | Calcium chloride is a standard food additive utilized for texture stabilization with an established safety profile for normal dietary consumption levels. |
9 Sodium Citrate E331 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Acidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods. | Sodium citrate is widely permitted globally for food applications with a well-established safety profile, with total sodium content remaining the primary consideration for daily consumption. |
10 Yellow 6 | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
11 Sucralose E955 | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener | Sucralose is a widely approved zero-calorie sweetener with extensive safety evaluations supporting its use within established daily limits. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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