Kroger, Tea Drink Mix, Peach
Processing Score
16.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring, plus 2 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011110843180
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size3 g
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
21 listed · 9 flagged for reviewINSTANT TEA, CITRIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, MALIC ACID, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ASPARTAME**, OF: CALCIUM SILICATE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, MIXED TRIGLYCERIDES, GUM ACACIA, ETHYL ACETATE, SUGAR***, TANNIC ACID, YELLOW 6, MANNITOL, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, RED 40, SODIUM ASCORBATE, BLUE 2, BHA, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kroger, Tea Drink Mix, Peach scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame**): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- 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 Kroger, Tea Drink Mix, Peach'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Gum Acacia, Carboxymethylcellulose.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker
In this product: Mannitol.
Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Ascorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar***.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Calcium Silicate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- 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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