Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale
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Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale is a carbonated ginger-flavoured soft drink, sold as a light mixer for spirits or to drink straight. It scores EC2: nothing nutritional beyond energy, ingredients lose points for caramel colour and flavouring, and risk stays low because sugar is the only concern. Fine as an occasional drink or mixer, not as a daily habit.
Ingredients, decoded
5 listed- Carbonated Water
- Fructose
- Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
- Natural Colour (150d)
- Added Natural Flavours (Natural Flavouring Substances)
1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 ml · 4.9 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 20 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1 g |
| Total sugars | 4.9 g |
| Added sugars | 4.9 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
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What to know about Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale
A light ginger ale that is still sweetened water
Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale is a 200 ml carbonated drink made from carbonated water, fructose, citric acid (INS 330), caramel colour (150d) and added natural flavours. No percentages are declared. It is sold as a handcrafted, low-calorie ginger ale for drinking chilled or mixing with spirits.
Per 100 ml it has 20 kcal, 4.9 g sugar (all added), no protein, no fat and 0 mg sodium. A 200 ml serve therefore gives 40 kcal and 9.8 g of sugar. There is no fibre, protein or declared vitamin or mineral to offset that.
The front says low calorie, with natural ginger, and no artificial sweeteners, preservatives or flavourings. The calorie and no-additive statements hold, but ginger is not named in the ingredient list, only natural flavouring substances. CleanPlate scores it EC2.
Why Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale scores EC2
Nutrition is an E because there is no protein, fibre or declared micronutrient. Ingredients are a C, with caramel colour 150d costing most points. Risk is a 2, and all of it comes from 4.9 g sugar per 100 ml.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 20 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein, fat, fibre and sodium are all 0 per 100 ml. The only contribution is 20 kcal from 5.1 g carbohydrate, of which 4.9 g is sugar. No protein source is identified and no vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing adds to the grade.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Carbonated Water
- Sweeteners
- Fructose
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- Caramel Colour (Class IV)
02 Ingredient integrity: why C
The list is short: carbonated water, fructose, citric acid, caramel colour and natural flavours. Caramel colour 150d (sulphite ammonia caramel) costs ingredient points, and the general natural flavouring costs a small amount more. Citric acid costs nothing.
No percentage is declared for fructose, which is the main ingredient after water. No hydrogenated fat, sweetener or preservative is listed, and no label promise is hollow, so nothing further is lost.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 4.9 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
03 Load risk: why 2
Sugar is the whole of the risk: 4.9 g of free sugar per 100 ml, all of it added. Saturated fat, sodium and trans fat are 0, so the risk number lands on a 2.
One 200 ml serve has 9.8 g of sugar and 40 kcal. The drink is light on calories, but the sugar is not zero.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale live up to its claims?
The low-calorie claim and the no artificial sweeteners, preservatives or flavourings claim hold at 20 kcal per 100 ml. Ginger and 100% natural are framed more kindly than the list supports.
- On the packHolds
“Low Calorie”
20 kcal per 100 ml, so 40 kcal in the 200 ml serve. The same serve has 9.8 g of added sugar.
- On the packBe careful
“With Natural Ginger”
No ginger is named in the ingredient list. The flavour comes from added natural flavours, listed as natural flavouring substances.
- On the packHolds
“No artificial sweeteners, preservatives or flavourings”
Fructose is the only sweetener, the one flavouring is natural, and no preservative is listed. Caramel colour 150d is present as a colour.
- Retail listingBe careful
“100% Natural”
The retailer page shows 100% Natural, but the pack lists caramel colour 150d (sulphite ammonia caramel) and citric acid alongside fructose and flavours.
What's in Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale?
Carbonated water and fructose lead the list, followed by citric acid, caramel colour 150d and natural flavours. The sugar and the caramel colour are what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Carbonated water comes first, then fructose, which is the sweetener and the source of all the sugar. Citric acid is the acidity regulator, caramel colour 150d gives the amber tone, and added natural flavours supply the ginger taste. No ingredient has a declared percentage.
Ingredients to watch
- Caramel colour 150dConcern
Sulphite ammonia caramel is used for colour only and costs ingredient points.
- Added sugarWorth watching
4.9 g per 100 ml from fructose, so 9.8 g in a 200 ml serve.
- Natural flavouringWorth watching
The ginger taste is from added natural flavouring substances, not a named ginger ingredient. It costs a small ingredient point.
- Citric acidFine
Used as an acidity regulator and costs no ingredient points.
- EnergyFine
20 kcal per 100 ml, 40 kcal per serve, with no fat or sodium.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, protein or vitamins and minerals are declared, as is usual for a soft drink.
- No percentage is given for fructose.
Who should eat Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale?
A few times a week for most adults, and a little more cautiously for children and teens, pregnancy and heart conditions, since a 200 ml serve carries 9.8 g added sugar.
- Most adultsA few times a week
9.8 g added sugar and 40 kcal per 200 ml serve.
- Children and teensOccasionally
Added sugar and a caramel colour, with nothing else of value.
- PregnancyA few times a week
No caffeine is listed, but a serve still has 9.8 g added sugar.
- Heart conditionsA few times a week
0 mg sodium and no fat, but 4.9 g sugar per 100 ml.
Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale?
Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale is a carbonated ginger-flavoured soft drink, sold as a light mixer for spirits or to drink straight. It scores EC2: nothing nutritional beyond energy, ingredients lose points for caramel colour and flavouring, and risk stays low because sugar is the only concern. Fine as an occasional drink or mixer, not as a daily habit. Nutrition E, ingredients C, load risk 2; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale?
Per 100 ml, Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale has 20 kcal, 0 g protein, 5.1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 4.9 g added sugar. One serve (1 serve, 200 ml) has 40 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale?
5 ingredients, in label order: Carbonated Water, Fructose, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Natural Colour (150d), Added Natural Flavours (Natural Flavouring Substances). Flagged: Caramel Colour (Class IV) (low concern).
Does Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "With Natural Ginger" needs care: No ginger is named in the ingredient list. The flavour comes from added natural flavours, listed as natural flavouring substances. "100% Natural" needs care: The retailer page shows 100% Natural, but the pack lists caramel colour 150d (sulphite ammonia caramel) and citric acid alongside fructose and flavours.
Who should limit Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale?
Most adults: a few times a week. 9.8 g added sugar and 40 kcal per 200 ml serve. Children and teens: occasionally. Added sugar and a caramel colour, with nothing else of value. Pregnancy: a few times a week. No caffeine is listed, but a serve still has 9.8 g added sugar.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale have?
Per 100 ml, Sepoy & Co. Original Ginger Ale has 4.9 g added sugar and 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt). The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | EC2 | v5.0 | History starts here |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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