Mandarin orange (medium)

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Is Mandarin orange (medium) healthy?

Mandarin orange (medium) scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains mandarin oranges, which are a nutritious source of vitamins and fiber.

How processed is Mandarin orange (medium)?

Mandarin orange (medium) is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mandarin orange (medium)'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Mandarin Oranges, Ascorbic Acid count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Mandarin orange (medium)

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75 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Loblaw Companies
Category Fruits
Summary

This product contains mandarin oranges, which are a nutritious source of vitamins and fiber. However, it is processed and includes added ingredients like natural flavors and stevia leaf extract, which can detract from the overall healthfulness due to potential lack of transparency and processing. The presence of citric acid and ascorbic acid is generally positive, but the processing level limits the score.

Key ingredients 6

Mandarin Oranges
Good

Mandarin oranges are naturally sweet and rich in vitamin C, making them a healthy and tasty fruit choice.

Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and has no adverse or beneficial effects in small quantities in this product.

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Natural Flavours
Neutral

Natural flavours enhance taste without added chemicals, maintaining a neutral impact on health.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a common additive that helps preserve freshness and acidity, with no significant health concerns.

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Stevia Leaf Extract
Neutral

Stevia is a natural sweetener that provides sweetness without added sugar, with minimal health impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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