Why is Ice tea saveur framboise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is labelled NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes multiple industrially produced components such as citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331), ascorbic acid (E300) and stevia glycosides (E960), all of which are added to adjust acidity, preserve freshness and provide sweetening without sugar. These additives, together with flavorings and color‑free processing, place the product in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Ice tea saveur framboise affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 ml serving contains 4.5 g of sugar and 0.03 g of salt; the sugar level is moderate and can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose, so people with diabetes should monitor portion sizes, while the very low salt amount is unlikely to impact blood pressure for most hypertensive individuals.

Is the raspberry juice concentrate in this product a concern for consumers with fruit allergies?

Raspberry juice concentrate (0.1 % of the formula) is derived from raspberries and may trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to berry fruits; anyone with a known raspberry or related fruit allergy should avoid this iced tea.

Lipton • 1 L

Ice tea saveur framboise

Beverages

Product Insights

Ice tea saveur framboise is a 1 L raspberry‑flavored iced tea marketed by Lipton, formulated with water, sugar, citric acid, black tea extract, raspberry juice concentrate, flavoring, sodium citrate, ascorbic acid and stevia glycosides. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed beverage that is low in fat, saturated fat, salt and calories but provides virtually no protein or fiber, while its sugar content (4.5 g per 100 ml) is slightly below the average for similar drinks. The product belongs to the "Beverages" and "Artificially sweetened beverages" categories in the PNNS classification, offering a sweet taste with both added sugar and a non‑nutritive sweetener, but its processing level and limited nutritional value are notable drawbacks.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal20 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.6 g

Sugars4.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average beverage, this iced raspberry tea contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories per 100 ml, though it also provides virtually no protein or fiber.

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, acidifiant (acide citrique), extrait de thé noir (1,2g/l), jus de framboise à base de concentré (0,1%), arômes, correcteur d'acidité (citrate trisodique), antioxydant (acide ascorbique), édulcorant (glycosides de stéviol).

84%

35%

Lipton

330 ml