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

The drink is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes several industrial ingredients beyond basic tea and water: citric acid (E330), malic acid (E296), sodium citrate, ascorbic acid (vitamin C, E300), a natural flavor, and stevia glycosides (E960) as a non‑nutritive sweetener, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and sodium content in Lipton Green Ice Tea affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 2.2 g of sugars and 0.03 g of salt per 100 ml, the beverage is low in both parameters, which is favourable for blood‑glucose and blood‑pressure control; however, it contains added sweeteners, so people with diabetes should still monitor total carbohydrate intake and choose it in moderation.

Based on its ingredient list, is Lipton Green Ice Tea suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑derived, making the drink vegan and halal, and it contains no gluten‑containing substances, so it is gluten‑free; its low carbohydrate level (2.2 g sugars per 100 ml) fits many keto plans but may still exceed the strictest carb limits for keto dieters.

Lipton • 50 cl

Lipton Green Ice Tea

Beverages

Product Insights

Lipton Green Ice Tea is a plant‑based, artificially sweetened iced tea beverage from Lipton, classified in the Beverages and Artificially sweetened beverages PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with five additives including citric acid, malic acid, sodium citrate, ascorbic acid, natural flavor and a stevia‑derived sweetener. Nutritionally it offers virtually no fat, low salt (0.03 g per 100 ml) and modest sugars (2.2 g per 100 ml) with only 10 kcal per 100 ml, yet the presence of added sugars and sweeteners means it is not ideal for strict sugar‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal10 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates2.3 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage (per 100 g), Lipton Green Ice Tea contains markedly less fat, salt, sugar and energy, around 0 g fat, 0.03 g salt, 2.2 g sugars and 10 kcal versus averages of 1.04 g fat, 1.06 g salt, 5.69 g sugars and 70 kcal.

Ingredients

Eau, fructose, sucre, acidifiants (acide citrique, acide malique), extrait de thé vert (0,12%), correcteur d'acidité (citrate trisodique), antioxydant (acide ascorbique), arôme naturel, édulcorant (glycosides de stéviol de la stévia).

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Lipton Green Ice Tea.

Lipton

1,5 l