Iced Tea & Lemonade Blend, Lemonade Tea

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Iced Tea & Lemonade Blend, Lemonade Tea scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Tea, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Acacia Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Other Beverages, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 3,934 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 Iced Tea & Lemonade Blend, Lemonade Tea'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric 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: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene For Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.