
Morinaga America, Inc.
Label Serving
31 g
Barcode
851681008379
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
3.9/10
Health Score
Elevated
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (31 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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11 / 17 researched · AI analyzing 6 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF GELATIN, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SUCROSE FATTY ACID ESTERS, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, SPIRULINA EXTRACT (COLOR), FRUIT JUICE (COLOR), VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, STRAWBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, MANGO JUICE CONCENTRATE, BETA-CAROTENE (COLOR).
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
Texturizer, fat source, and coating agent in confectionery, bakery items, and dairy alternatives.
Glucose Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Malic Acid
E296
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Less Than 2% Of Gelatin
Sorbitan Tristearate
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids
Spirulina Extract
Vegetable Juice
Natural coloring agent, flavoring agent, sweetener, and nutrient fortification
Fruit And Vegetable Juice
Natural coloring agent, flavoring agent, sweetener, and nutrient fortification
Strawberry Juice Concentrate
Flavour and sweetener
Grape Juice Concentrate
Sweetener, flavor enhancer, and liquid base in beverages, baked goods, and confectionery.
Apple Juice Concentrate
sweetener / flavor / humectant
Beta-Carotene (Color)
Mango Juice Concentrate
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texturizer, fat source, and coating agent in confectionery, bakery items, and dairy alternatives. | Palm kernel oil contains high levels of saturated fats, meaning consumption patterns should align with broader dietary guidelines for lipid intake. |
2 Glucose Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products. | Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates. |
3 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
4 Malic Acid E296 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator | Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound widely recognized as safe for consumption in standard food and beverage applications. |
5 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. |
6 Less Than 2% Of Gelatin | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Sorbitan Tristearate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Natural And Artificial Flavor Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Authorized flavorings are evaluated for safety by regulatory bodies and are generally recognized as safe for consumption within established usage limits. |
9 Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Spirulina Extract | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
11 Vegetable Juice | ✓Low Concern | Natural coloring agent, flavoring agent, sweetener, and nutrient fortification | Fruit and vegetable juice is a naturally derived ingredient utilized for flavor and color, though concentrated forms contribute to dietary caloric and sugar intake. |
12 Fruit And Vegetable Juice | ✓Low Concern | Natural coloring agent, flavoring agent, sweetener, and nutrient fortification | Fruit and vegetable juice is a naturally derived ingredient utilized for flavor and color, though concentrated forms contribute to dietary caloric and sugar intake. |
13 Strawberry Juice Concentrate | ✓Low Concern | Flavour and sweetener | Strawberry juice concentrate is a widely utilized fruit derivative primarily contributing flavor and natural sugars to formulations. |
14 Grape Juice Concentrate | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, flavor enhancer, and liquid base in beverages, baked goods, and confectionery. | A natural fruit-derived ingredient primarily contributing carbohydrates and simple sugars to formulations. |
15 Apple Juice Concentrate | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener / flavor / humectant | Apple juice concentrate functions primarily as a caloric sweetener and contributes to total daily free sugar intake, suggesting consumption should be balanced within nutritional guidelines. |
16 Beta-Carotene (Color) | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
17 Mango Juice Concentrate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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