Good Earth

White Tea

Barcode 5000208052097

Yes — White Tea is ultra-processed.

This tea blend is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced flavor additive used to modify taste. Even though the base ingredients (white tea, green tea, carob, flowers, pear) are minimally processed, the presence of natural flavouring makes the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

white tea** (58%)
OK

green tea** (20%)
OK

carob
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

elderflowers (1%)
OK

pear (1%)
OK

marigold flowers. **rainforest alliance certified. find out more at ra.org 19:07

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Common questions about White Tea

Is White Tea ultra-processed?

Yes — White Tea by Good Earth is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This tea blend is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced flavor additive used to modify taste. Even though the base ingredients (white tea, green tea, carob, flowers, pear) are minimally processed, the presence of natural flavouring makes the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in White Tea are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in White Tea as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.