Twinings

Earl Grey 80 Tea Bags

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Yes — Earl Grey 80 Tea Bags is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavourings: 'bergamot flavouring' and 'natural lemon flavouring with other natural flavourings', which are additives used primarily for flavour and fall under NOVA group 4.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tea

Dried tea leaves used to brew tea; a basic beverage ingredient derived from Camellia sinensis.
UPF

bergamot flavouring

Bergamot-derived flavouring (essential oil or extract) used to impart bergamot citrus aroma in beverages.
UPF

natural lemon flavouring with other natural flavourings

Natural lemon flavouring blended with other natural flavourings to provide lemon aroma; a flavoring additive.

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Common questions about Earl Grey 80 Tea Bags

Is Earl Grey 80 Tea Bags ultra-processed?

Yes — Earl Grey 80 Tea Bags by Twinings is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavourings: 'bergamot flavouring' and 'natural lemon flavouring with other natural flavourings', which are additives used primarily for flavour and fall under NOVA group 4.

Which ingredients in Earl Grey 80 Tea Bags are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Earl Grey 80 Tea Bags as ultra-processed markers: bergamot flavouring, natural lemon flavouring with other 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.