Mirinda Orange — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Mirinda Orange by PepsiCo Inc. DUMP — score 17/90.

Sugar water dyed orange with a synthetic dye and stacked additives. No fruit anywhere in it.

Why this verdict

• Contains synthetic dye Sunset Yellow (E110), warning-labelled in the EU
• Loaded with added sugar as the #2 ingredient, straight to blood sugar
• Zero fruit content despite the orange branding
• Stacked additives: sodium benzoate preservative plus two stabilizers
• Empty calories with no protein, fiber, or nutrients

Ingredients (8)

• Carbonated Water (safe) — Basic component of most beverages, provides fizziness.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Acidity Regulator E330 (citric acid) (safe) — Common, benign acid used for tartness and shelf stability.
• Stabilizer E1450 (Starch Sodium Octenyl Succinate) (moderate) — Modified starch used to suspend the cloudy 'juice' look; a marker of engineered formulation.
• Stabilizer (E445, glycerol esters of wood rosin) (moderate) — Keeps the citrus oils suspended; a purely industrial additive with no nutritional purpose.
• Preservative (E211 sodium benzoate) (concerning) — Synthetic preservative; can form benzene with vitamin C and is a common additive to limit.
• Colour E110 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (concerning) — Synthetic azo dye linked to hyperactivity in children; carries a mandatory warning label in the EU.
• Natural Flavouring Substances (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor blend that drives the cola craving without any nutritional contribution.