Why is Teebeutel Rooibos Vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines whole rooibos leaves with processed flavorings such as vanilla aroma, vanilla extract and sweet blackberry leaf extract; although no additive numbers are listed, these flavorings and standardized extracts make the tea an ultra‑processed blend.

Is this tea suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free and Rainforest‑Alliance‑certified diets?

Yes, the ingredient list confirms that the tea is 100 % plant‑based, contains no gluten, and the vanilla extract carries Rainforest Alliance certification, making it compliant with vegan, gluten‑free and certified‑sustainable requirements.

Does rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) pose any allergy risk or sustainability concerns?

Rooibos is generally considered hypoallergenic and is harvested from South African shrublands without the need for irrigation, so it presents minimal allergy risk and is regarded as a sustainable, low‑impact ingredient.

Teekanne • 20pcs

Tee Rooibos Vanille

Beverages

Product Insights

Teebeutel Rooibos Vanille is a rooibos‑based herbal tea flavored with vanilla and sweet blackberry leaves, packaged in 20 tea bags. It belongs to the Beverages group (unsweetened herbal teas), carries a Nutri‑Score that is not assigned, falls into NOVA group 4 indicating an ultra‑processed product, and its nutritional profile per 100 g is extremely low in sugar (0.1 g), fat (0.1 g), saturated fat (0.1 g) and calories (1 kcal). The tea is certified gluten‑free, vegan and Rainforest Alliance, but the ultra‑processed classification and the presence of flavorings limit its health rating despite its minimal macronutrient content.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal1 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates0.1 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, this rooibos vanilla tea delivers about 20‑times less sugar, 8‑times less fat, 6‑times less saturated fat, and roughly 40‑times fewer calories and carbohydrates per 100 g.

Ingredients

Rotbusch (82%) *. süße Brombeerblätter, Vanillearoma (7%), Vanilleextrakt *Rainforest-Alliance-zertifiziert Das in diesem Produkt verwendete Aroma ist laktosefrei, glutenfrei und vegan. Die übrigen Zutaten sind es von Natur aus. 100 ml Tee enthalten durchschnittlich: Brennwert 4kJ (1 kcal) Fett Og Og 0,2g Og Og Og

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