Why does this product receive a Nutri-Score of E and which nutrients are responsible for the low rating?

The Nutri-Score of E is driven primarily by the very high sugar content (90.9 g per 100 g) and the absence of positive factors such as fiber or fruit/vegetable content; the low fat and salt do not offset the sugar penalty, resulting in the lowest possible grade.

How does the high sugar content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 90.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the candy can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people with diabetes, and although its salt is low, the overall energy density may contribute to weight gain, which can worsen hypertension.

Is the carmine (E120) used as a colorant in this candy a concern for vegans or people with allergies?

Carmine is derived from crushed cochineal insects, so it is not vegan and can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, especially those with insect or food allergies.

Tic Tac • 18 g

Coca-Cola

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Coca-Cola flavored Tic Tac candies are small sugar-coated tablets marketed as a sweet snack. The 18 g pack provides 390 kcal per 100 g, with an exceptionally high sugar level of 90.9 g, while fat (0.5 g) and salt (0.02 g) are low. Classified as a NOVA 4 ultra-processed product, it contains nine additives, such as the animal-derived colorant carmine (E120) and several acids and stabilisers, making it unsuitable for health-focused or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal390 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates94.5 g

Sugars90.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this candy contains about 91 g of sugar per 100 g, roughly 70 % more, while its fat content is only 0.5 g, far below the category average of 10.5 g.

Ingredients

Azúcar, dextrosa, almidón de arroz, sirope de Coca-Cola® 2% (azúcar, agua, colorante (E150d): acidificante: ácido fosfórico, aromas naturales y cafeína), acidificantes (ácido cítrico, ácido tartárico), maltodextrinas, aromas, espesante (goma arábiga), antiaglomerante (sales de magnesio de ácidos grasos), agente de recubrimiento (goma laca, cera carnauba), colorante (ácido carmínico).

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