⌕ Zoom

Photo from the brand's official website

madmix

Mango Raisins

Name: Mango Raisins
Brand: madmix

Clean Not on SafeShelf

NOVA 4no preservativeslow sodiumlow fatultra-processedhigh natural sugarlactose-freeinfant-safegluten-freediabetic-safenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

11 g

Pack

11 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8908017074934

Buy on Amazon

01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Cleared · 3 ingredients shown

Cleared3 of 3 ingredients

RaisinsCleared

Mango FlavourCleared

Citric AcidE330Cleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

2/6

claims fully supported

“No Added Sugar”false

The nutrition panel explicitly lists added sugar as 0.293 g per 11 g serving (~2.66 g per 100 g). While the quantity is small, it is not zero.

“67 Kcal Per Pack”true

The RDA breakdown states energyRDA = 3.31% of a 2000 kcal baseline, equating to ~66.2 kcal per pack — consistent with 67 kcal. Note: the per-100 g nutrition figure of 86.2 kcal appears likely to be a per-serving (11 g) value mislabelled as per 100 g (possibly an OCR/transcription error), and the RDA data is the more reliable confirmation here.

“Colours & Flavours From Real Sources”misleading

No colours are declared in the ingredient list, which is accurate. The flavouring is listed as 'Mango Flavour / Mango Compound', described in the ingredient dossier as natural or nature-identical — the latter means synthesised to replicate natural aroma chemicals rather than extracted directly from real mango fruit. The label's implication that all flavouring comes from 'real sources' is not confirmed.

“No Preservatives”true

The three-ingredient list (Raisins, Mango Flavour, Citric Acid) contains no recognised preservatives. Citric acid functions here as an acidity regulator and flavour enhancer, not a preservative in the regulatory sense.

“Better For You”unverified

No comparative benchmark, clinical evidence, or quantified health benefit is provided on the label or in any of the four data sources to support this superiority claim.

“A Fruity Trip Down Memory Lane!”unverified

This is a subjective tagline with no verifiable factual content; it cannot be assessed against nutritional or ingredient data.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Very low fat (0.064 g per 100 g)
Zero trans fat (non-natural)
Very low sodium (5.9 mg per serving)
No artificial colours listed in ingredient deck
No preservatives in ingredient list
FSSAI licensed; made in India

Working against

NOVA 4 ultra-processed due to industrial mango flavouring compound
High natural sugar content (~12.6 g per 100 g from raisins)
Contains added sugar (0.29 g/serving) despite 'No Added Sugar' claim
Nature-identical vs. real-source status of mango flavour unconfirmed
Cross-contamination risk: nuts and dairy present in facility
High fructose load from raisins; caution for diabetes and gout

Who should approach with care

Diabetes — Raisins contribute approximately 12.5 g of natural sugars per 100 g (primarily glucose and fructose), which can meaningfully elevate postprandial blood glucose even in a small 11 g pack.

Ibs — Raisins are high in fructose and fermentable fibre (FODMAPs), and manufactured citric acid may aggravate GI symptoms; both ingredients warrant caution for those on low-FODMAP protocols.

Ibd — Manufactured citric acid (produced via Aspergillus niger fermentation) may elicit inflammatory reactions in susceptible individuals with inflammatory bowel disease, per a 2018 case series (PMID:30150016).

Infants — Whole raisins present a choking hazard for infants under 18 months, and mango compound introduction should follow standard allergen-introduction guidance.

Sulfite Sensitivity — While no sulfite preservative is declared, the raisin dossier notes that processed raisin varieties can carry residual sulfur dioxide; individuals with sulfite sensitivity should verify the raisin type used.

Gout — The high natural fructose load from raisins may promote uric acid production and potentially trigger gout flares in predisposed individuals.

Children — Citric acid in combination with natural raisin acids creates an erosive oral environment; frequent consumption without adequate dental hygiene may contribute to enamel erosion in children with developing dentition.

Kidney Disease — Citrate from citric acid alters urinary pH and mineral excretion; patients with compromised renal function should seek medical guidance before regular consumption.

Other — Individuals with cashew nut, Anacardiaceae family allergy, latex allergy, or birch/mugwort pollen sensitisation may experience oral allergy syndrome or cross-reactive reactions to the mango flavouring compound.

The full analysis

Mango Raisins appeal to health-conscious snackers and kids looking for a fruity, low-fat treat. At the core the product is simply raisins — a whole dried fruit — but the addition of a mango flavouring compound (not a home-kitchen ingredient) pushes it into NOVA 4 ultra-processed territory. The most useful thing to know: the base ingredient is wholesome, but the 'No Added Sugar' claim is undercut by the nutrition panel showing 0.29 g of added sugar per pack, and the mango flavour is listed without clarity on whether it is truly derived from real mango fruit or is a nature-identical synthetic compound — something the brand's 'Colours & Flavours From Real Sources' claim leaves ambiguous. The natural sugar load from raisins (~12.5 g/100 g) also warrants attention for those managing blood glucose.

FSSAI licence

10021022000974

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched