Twinings

Immune Support Tea

Barcode 0070177229719

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Yes — Immune Support Tea is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial flavouring ingredients: natural raspberry flavouring with other natural flavourings, natural blackcurrant flavouring with other natural flavourings, and natural strawberry flavouring with other natural flavourings. These extracted and formulated flavourings are ultra-processed according to NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

rosehips
OK

hibiscus

Dried calyces of the hibiscus plant, used as a tart, floral flavoring and beverage ingredient.
OK

echinacea root (10%)
OK

blackberry leaves

Leaves of the blackberry plant, sometimes used for teas or infusion.
OK

apple pieces
OK

natural raspberry flavouring with other natural flavourings (6%)
OK

nettle
OK

elderberries (5%)
OK

liquorice root
OK

natural blackcurrant flavouring with other natural flavourings (3%)
OK

natural strawberry flavouring with other natural flavourings (3%)
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Immune Support Tea

Is Immune Support Tea ultra-processed?

Yes — Immune Support Tea by Twinings is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial flavouring ingredients: natural raspberry flavouring with other natural flavourings, natural blackcurrant flavouring with other natural flavourings, and natural strawberry flavouring with other natural flavourings. These extracted and formulated flavourings are ultra-processed according to NOVA-style criteria.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.