Lemon Mint Sugar Free Herb Throat Drops

Why this score

• Capped: contains AspartameNutri-Score 2023 drinks algorithm: penalised sweetener
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.

Ingredients (17)

• 7MentholNatural compound from mint; safe for topical/oral use in small amounts
• 8Ascorbic acidVitamin C; essential nutrient, naturally derived or synthetically made
• 8Lemon balm extractHerbal extract with traditional medicinal uses; minimally processed
• 8ElderTraditional herb; used historically for immune support; natural
• 8HorehoundTraditional herb for throat health; minimally processed natural ingredient
• 8HyssopHerbal ingredient with traditional medicinal properties; natural plant extract
• 8Linden flowersTraditional herbal ingredient; used for soothing; natural and minimally processed
• 8MallowHerbal plant with traditional throat-soothing properties; natural ingredient
• 8SageCommon culinary herb with antimicrobial properties; natural and beneficial
• 3AspartameArtificial sweetener; generally recognized safe but controversial; not whole food
• 7Citric AcidNatural preservative; safe and widely used.
• 8Wild thymeHerbal ingredient with traditional uses; natural and minimally processed
• 8Beta-carotenePrecursor to vitamin A; natural or synthetic; safe food coloring
• 9PeppermintWhole herb, natural
• 10DillDried herb, natural flavoring, antimicrobial properties
• 5Wheat flourRefined grain, acceptable but lacks fiber of whole wheat
• 6Natural FlavorsUndefined natural extract; acceptable but vague labeling.

Allergens

Contains: gluten

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.