Chai

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Natural Flavors (Tea Powder Blend (Black Tea, Darjeeling), Bourbon Vanilla Extract From Madagascar): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Vegetable Gums (Carrageenan Gum, Guar Gum)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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'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, Honey Granules (Sucrose, Honey).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Nondairy Creamer [Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate, Sodium Citrate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Salt, Sodium Aluminosilicate], Silicon Dioxide (As An Anti-Caking Agent).

Common in powdered processed foods.