Lipton, Waitrose

Lemon Ice Tea

Barcode 5000118047794

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Yes — Lemon Ice Tea is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations, specifically unspecified flavourings (industrial flavorings) and lemon juice from concentrate (reconstituted/processed juice). Other ingredients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and trisodium citrate are food additives but acceptable in non-UPF contexts; however, the presence of industrial flavourings is sufficient to classify this as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

black tea extract (0,14%)
OK

lemon juice from concentrate (0,1%)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

trisodium citrate

A basic food additive used as acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and beverages; generally considered safe and widely used.

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Common questions about Lemon Ice Tea

Is Lemon Ice Tea ultra-processed?

Yes — Lemon Ice Tea by Lipton, Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations, specifically unspecified flavourings (industrial flavorings) and lemon juice from concentrate (reconstituted/processed juice). Other ingredients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and trisodium citrate are food additives but acceptable in non-UPF contexts; however, the presence of industrial flavourings is sufficient to classify this as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Lemon Ice Tea are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lemon Ice Tea as an ultra-processed marker: 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.