Twinings

Lemon and Ginger Tea Bags

Barcode 0070177270322

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lemon and Ginger Tea Bags is ultra-processed.

The product contains several instances of 'natural flavourings' and 'natural lemon/ginger flavouring'. Flavourings are industrially produced additives used to modify taste and are classified as ultra-processed components in the NOVA system, so their presence makes the overall product an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

ginger

A rhizome used as a spice and flavoring with a warm, peppery, citrusy note.
UPF

natural lemon flavouring

A flavoring derived from lemon used to impart lemon taste without using real lemon juice; commonly used in beverages and processed foods.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavor compounds extracted from natural sources; common in processed foods as flavor additives.
OK

lemongrass

A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
OK

blackberry leaves

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

lemon peel (9%)
OK

fennel

A aromatic herb/seed used as a culinary spice with a sweet, anise-like flavor.
UPF

natural ginger flavoring

A flavoring derived from ginger used to impart ginger aroma and taste in foods; typically a blend or extract meant for seasoning.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavoring ingredients derived from natural sources; used to impart aroma or taste.

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Common questions about Lemon and Ginger Tea Bags

Is Lemon and Ginger Tea Bags ultra-processed?

Yes — Lemon and Ginger Tea Bags by Twinings is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several instances of 'natural flavourings' and 'natural lemon/ginger flavouring'. Flavourings are industrially produced additives used to modify taste and are classified as ultra-processed components in the NOVA system, so their presence makes the overall product an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Lemon and Ginger Tea Bags are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Lemon and Ginger Tea Bags as ultra-processed markers: natural lemon flavouring, natural flavourings, natural ginger flavoring, natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.