Why is Lipton Ice Tea raspberry flavor classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation combines water, sugar, citric acid, black-tea extract, raspberry-juice concentrate, flavorings, sodium citrate, ascorbic acid and a stevia-derived sweetener, all of which are manufactured and blended in an industrial process; the product lists the additives E300 (ascorbic acid), E330 (citric acid), E331/E331iii (sodium citrate) and E960a (stevia glycosides).

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.5 g of sugar per 100 ml, the drink can raise blood glucose and should be consumed only in limited amounts by people with diabetes, while its very low salt level (0.03 g per 100 ml) has negligible impact on blood pressure, making it relatively safe for hypertensive individuals if sugar intake is controlled.

Is the raspberry juice concentrate in this product a potential allergen for consumers with berry allergies?

Raspberry juice concentrate, present at 0.1% of the formula, contains raspberry proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to berries, so those with known raspberry or other berry allergies should avoid this iced tea.

Lipton • 1250 ml

Lipton Ice Tea saveur framboise 1,25 L

Beverages

Product Insights

Lipton Ice Tea raspberry flavor is an iced tea beverage categorized within the "Beverages" and "Artificially sweetened beverages" PNNS groups. It receives a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed status due to added sugars, a stevia-derived sweetener, citric acid, flavorings and several food additives (E300, E330, E331, E331iii, E960a). While the drink is low in fat, saturated fat and salt and carries a high Eco-Score (A) with Rainforest Alliance certification, it still provides moderate sugar (4.5 g per 100 ml) and modest calories, so consumers should consider its sugar content despite its environmental benefits.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal20 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.6 g

Sugars4.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage in its category, this raspberry iced tea contains less sugar (4.5 g vs 5.69 g per 100 ml), markedly less fat and saturated fat (near-zero vs 1.04 g and 1.28 g), and far lower salt (0.03 g vs 1.06 g), resulting in roughly one-quarter the typical energy content.

Ingredients

Eau,sucre,acidifiant (acide citrique),extrait de thé noir⁽¹⁾ (0,12%),jus de framboise à base de concentré (0,1%),arômes,correcteur d'acidité (citrate trisodique),antioxydant (acide ascorbique),édulcorant (Glycosides de stéviol issus de Stevia),⁽¹⁾ Certifié Rainforest Alliance. ,Plus d'informations sur ra.org. ,People and nature = l'humain et la nature.

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