Cocktail mix
Cocktail mix provides 185 kcal per 100 ml, with 44.4 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 158% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Alcoholic beverages category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 pouch (108 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | 200 kcal | 92 +102% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 46.3 g | 50 g | 18% | 20.1 +130% |
| Total sugars | 44.4 g | 48 g | 17.2 +158% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1.4 −84% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 958 Alcoholic beverages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 ml (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 ml)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 ml, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 0.8 g per 100 ml and 10% of calories)
- Low sodium
- 88 mg sodium per 100 ml (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 ml)
Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other alcoholic beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, water, citric acid, lime juice concentrate, natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrat, xanthan gum, quillaia extract, yellow 5, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate.
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 pouch (108 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0897849000250
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cocktail mix?
Cocktail mix contains 185 kcal per 100 ml and about 200 kcal per serving (1 pouch (108 ml)).
How much sugar is in Cocktail mix?
Cocktail mix has 44.4 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cocktail mix healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Cocktail mix contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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