Trader Joe's

Organic Tea & Lemonade

Barcode 00869232

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — Organic Tea & Lemonade is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only water, soybeans, rice syrup, minerals, and vitamins. Rice syrup is considered a traditional sweetener (not UPF) according to the given rules, and the added minerals/vitamins (calcium carbonate, iodine, vitamin D2, vitamin B12) are fortificants that do not by themselves make a product ultra-processed. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

_soybeans_ (8%)
OK

rice syrup

A traditional sweetener produced by enzymatic processing of rice; used as a carbohydrate source in cooking.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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iodine
OK

vitamin d2

A nutrient used for fortification in foods and dietary supplements; not a food per se but a common fortifying additive.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Organic Tea & Lemonade

Is Organic Tea & Lemonade ultra-processed?

No — Organic Tea & Lemonade by Trader Joe's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only water, soybeans, rice syrup, minerals, and vitamins. Rice syrup is considered a traditional sweetener (not UPF) according to the given rules, and the added minerals/vitamins (calcium carbonate, iodine, vitamin D2, vitamin B12) are fortificants that do not by themselves make a product ultra-processed. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups present.

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.