Essential everday, caffeine free drink mix, orange
Essential everday, caffeine free drink mix, orange by Essential Everyday provides 353 kcal per 100 ml, with 94.1 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 126% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Dehydrated beverages category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.125 cap (17 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 353 kcal | 60 kcal | 312 +13% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 94.1 g | 16 g | 6% | 61.5 +53% |
| Total sugars | 94.1 g | 16 g | 41.6 +126% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.4 −100% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g | 1.5 −86% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2460 Dehydrated beverages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. 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 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 dehydrated beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, fructose, contains less than 2% of: citric acid (provides tartness), ascorbic acid (vitamin c), natural and artificial flavor, calcium phosphate (prevents caking), sodium citrate (controls acidity), artificial color, yellow 6, yellow 6 lake, red 40 lake.
Additives 5
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
Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) are 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 Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 6.
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
- 0.125 cap (17 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041303011010
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Essential everday, caffeine free drink mix, orange?
Essential everday, caffeine free drink mix, orange contains 353 kcal per 100 ml and about 60 kcal per serving (0.125 cap (17 ml)).
How much sugar is in Essential everday, caffeine free drink mix, orange?
Essential everday, caffeine free drink mix, orange has 94.1 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Essential everday, caffeine free drink mix, orange healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Essential everday, caffeine free drink mix, orange contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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