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Lemon Tea Premix
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This instant tea mix is primarily composed of sugar, which is listed as the first ingredient, indicating a significant amount. While it provides a quick source of Vitamin C from ascorbic acid, the high sugar content is a primary nutritional concern, especially for those monitoring sugar intake. The product contains common acidity regulators, citric acid and malic acid, which are generally recognized as safe food additives. The lemon flavour is a general descriptor, but without further detail, its source remains unspecified. Overall, it's a convenient beverage option, but consumers should be mindful of the added sugar.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Instant Tea
- Ascorbic acid
High in added sugar; contains common acidity regulators and Vitamin C.
This instant tea mix lists sugar as its primary ingredient, indicating a high sugar content. It includes common food acids, citric acid and malic acid, as acidity regulators, and provides Vitamin C from ascorbic acid. The lemon flavour is present, but its specific composition is not detailed.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for beverage. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains added sugar, which should be limited in young children's diets to prevent dental caries and promote healthy eating habits.
What's good
Contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
Uses generally safe acidity regulators (citric acid, malic acid)
Watch out for
High added sugar content due to sugar being the first ingredient
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Sugar is the first ingredient, indicating a high amount of added sugar. The WHO recommends limiting free sugar intake to less than 10% of total energy, ideally under 5%.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The product name states 'Lemon Tea Premix', and the ingredients list includes 'Instant Tea' and 'Lemon Flavour', supporting the claim.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Sugar
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Instant Tea
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Acidity RegulatorsCitric acid (INS 330), Malic acid (INS 296)Acidity Regulators (E330, E296)
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Lemon Flavour
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Ascorbic AcidAscorbic Acid (E300)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 380 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 97 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Lemon Tea Premix?
The label of Lemon Tea Premix lists 5 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Instant Tea, Acidity Regulator, Lemon Flavour, Ascorbic acid. Flagged by the analysis: Lemon Flavour.
Is Lemon Tea Premix safe to eat?
Lemon Tea Premix scores 6.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This instant tea mix lists sugar as its primary ingredient, indicating a high sugar content. It includes common food acids, citric acid and malic acid, as acidity regulators, and provides Vitamin C from ascorbic acid. The lemon flavour is present, but its specific composition is not detailed.
Why does Lemon Tea Premix score 6.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content due to sugar being the first ingredient.
Who should avoid Lemon Tea Premix?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring sugar intake; Diabetes or blood sugar management.
Is Lemon Tea Premix suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Are the claims on the Lemon Tea Premix pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Lemon Tea Premix vegetarian?
Lemon Tea Premix is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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