Why is Thé noir saveur citron classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because its core ingredient is black tea that undergoes multiple processing steps and it includes added flavorings; the label lists natural lemon flavouring and other natural flavourings, which are considered food additives even though they are derived from natural sources.

How does the sugar and salt content of this lemon‑flavored black tea affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 0.5 g of sugar and 0.01 g of salt per 100 g, the tea adds minimal glucose or sodium to the diet, making it generally suitable for both diabetic and hypertensive individuals when consumed in moderation.

Is Thé noir saveur citron suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, and no animal‑derived substances or gluten‑containing grains appear, so the tea is compatible with vegan, keto (very low carbs), halal and gluten‑free dietary patterns, although the exact vegan status of the natural flavourings is not officially confirmed.

Auchan • 0.04 kg

Thé noir saveur citron

Beverages

Product Insights

Thé noir saveur citron is a lemon-flavored black tea sold by Auchan in 40 g portions. It belongs to the Beverages group, specifically teas and herbal teas, and carries a NOVA 4 classification, indicating it is ultra‑processed, with natural lemon flavouring and other natural flavourings as the main additives. Nutritionally, it provides only 1 kcal, 0.5 g fat (including 0.1 g saturated), 0.5 g sugar and 0.01 g salt per 100 g, which is markedly lower than average beverage values, though the lack of a Nutri‑Score limits a quick health rating.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Salt0.01 g

Sodium0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical beverages, this lemon‑flavored black tea contains about 90% less sugar, half the fat, and ten times less salt per 100 g, making it a low‑calorie, low‑sugar option.

Ingredients

Thé noir (origine Inde, Argentine, Kenya, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Chine, Zimbabwe et/ou Tanzanie) 89%, arôme naturel de citron avec autres arômes naturels 9%, écorces de citron (origine Sénégal, Paraguay, Inde, Egypte et/ou Géorgie) 2%

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25 sachets (37,5 g)