Herbal Tea Blend

Barcode 5000208098156

Yes — Herbal Tea Blend is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially produced additives used for flavoring, specifically natural flavouring and natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavour, which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients. The presence of added vitamin B granules and isolated vitamin B6 for fortification does not by itself make it ultra-processed, but combined with the flavor additives, the overall product is considered UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

camomile (50%)
OK

lemongrass

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

liquorice root
OK

sweet blackberry leaves

Leaves from blackberry plants (Rubus spp.) used to make herbal teas and infusions; edible and traditional in folk remedies.
OK

vitamin b granules (thiamin, riboflavin, nicotinamide, pantothenic acid, biotin)
OK

lavender flowers (5.6%)
UPF

natural flavouring

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

natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavour (2%)
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

vanilla pods

Common questions about Herbal Tea Blend

Is Herbal Tea Blend ultra-processed?

Yes — Herbal Tea Blend is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially produced additives used for flavoring, specifically natural flavouring and natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavour, which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients. The presence of added vitamin B granules and isolated vitamin B6 for fortification does not by itself make it ultra-processed, but combined with the flavor additives, the overall product is considered UPF.

Which ingredients in Herbal Tea Blend are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Herbal Tea Blend 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.