4c, Totally Light Tea, Lemon
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Ingredients
10 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR & OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCROLOSE, INSTANT TEA, POTASSIUM SORBATE, RED 40.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, 4c, Totally Light Tea, Lemon scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Instant Tea): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Drink Mixes, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 4,985 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group 4c, Totally Light Tea, Lemon's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acesulfame Potassium.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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