Black Tea
Processing Score
7.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners and natural flavoring.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041755004721
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size240 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 15mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 40.8mcg
204%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Potassium 50mg
1%
* 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
15 listed · 3 flagged for reviewSPARKLING WATER, CITRIC ACID, TEA POWDER, ELECTROLYTES (MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE, NIACINAMIDE (B3), D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (B5), MALTODEXTRIN, VITAMIN B6, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Black Tea scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Tea Powder, Green Tea Extract, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Black 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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide (B3), Vitamin B6, Biotin, Vitamin D3, and 1 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: D-Calcium Pantothenate (B5).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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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