Citrus Green Tea, Citrus

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Citrus Green Tea, Citrus scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Green Tea, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Sodium Hexametaphosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Tea & Coffee, this product is more processed than about 79% of the 6,751 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 Citrus Green Tea, Citrus' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Honey.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.