Not a healthy choice
Is Lucozade Sport Orange healthy?
Lucozade
Short answer: not a healthy choice. ultra-processed (NOVA 4), 2 additives rated avoid. It’s a treat, not an everyday food.
The numbers
Nutri-Score is the EU front-of-pack rating (A best, E worst). NOVA rates how processed a food is (1 unprocessed, 4 ultra-processed).
Additives in Lucozade Sport Orange
Full ingredient list
Water, Glucose Syrup, Acid (Citric Acid), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Stabiliser (Acacia Gum), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Flavouring, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Colour (Beta Carotene). Contains a source of Phenylalanine.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lucozade Sport Orange healthy?
Not a healthy choice. ultra-processed (NOVA 4), 2 additives rated avoid. It's a treat, not an everyday food. This is based on its official Nutri-Score, NOVA processing group 4, and its additives rated against EFSA opinions.
What is in Lucozade Sport Orange?
Water, Glucose Syrup, Acid (Citric Acid), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Stabiliser (Acacia Gum), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Flavouring, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Colour (Beta Carotene). Contains a source of Phenylalanine.
Does Lucozade Sport Orange contain anything worth avoiding?
Yes — it contains Acesulfame K (E950), which is rated avoid on our EFSA-based scale, along with 1 other flagged additive(s).
Ingredient, Nutri-Score and processing data from Open Food Facts; additive ratings from EFSA scientific opinions. General information, not medical advice.
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