Chai Latte

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chai Latte scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Coconut Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Instant Tea): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Less Than 2% Of: Sodium Caseinate (A Milk Derivative)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

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 Chai Latte'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Polyphosphate, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Glucose Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dipotassium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.