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Lemon Iced Tea
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This instant black tea offers a sugar-free option, primarily sweetened with sorbitol and steviol glycosides. While it avoids added sugar, the presence of sorbitol, especially when consumed in larger quantities, may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort for some individuals. The product's high sodium content is a significant concern, particularly for those monitoring their sodium intake. The use of natural lemon flavors and Vitamin C provides some positive notes, but the overall nutritional profile, especially regarding sodium, warrants caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testWhat’s favorable
- Instant Black Tea
- Vitamin C
High sodium content; contains sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners
This sugar-free instant black tea contains sorbitol and steviol glycosides as sweeteners. Sorbitol can cause digestive upset in some individuals, especially children, if consumed in large amounts. The product also has a high sodium content, which is a concern for those managing blood pressure or with specific dietary needs.
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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 sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that can have a laxative effect and cause gastrointestinal discomfort in young children. Consumption should be limited and supervised.
Why the score is capped
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
What's good
Sugar-free formulation using steviol glycosides
Contains Vitamin C for added nutritional benefit
Transparently lists natural lemon flavours
Watch out for
High sodium content per serving
Sorbitol may cause digestive issues in sensitive individuals or children
Decode Label Analysis
Contains Sorbitol (INS420 (i)), a sugar alcohol that can cause laxative effects and gastrointestinal discomfort in some individuals, especially children, if consumed in excessive amounts.
The product has a high sodium content, which is a concern for individuals on sodium-restricted diets or those monitoring their blood pressure.
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 ingredients list sugar-free substitutes (INS420 (i) and INS960) instead of sugar.
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7 entries as printed on the label · 6 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Sugar-free substituteSugar-free substitute (INS420 (i))
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Instant Black Tea
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Acidity regulatorAcidity regulator (INS330)
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Natural Flavours Lemon
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Acidity regulatorAcidity regulator (INS331 (i))
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Sugar free substituteSugar free substitute (INS960)
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Vitamin CVitamin C (From Ascorbic acid)
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 47.48 kcal |
| Protein | 1.72 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.15 g |
| Sodium | 547 mg |
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 Iced Tea?
The label of Lemon Iced Tea lists 6 ingredients, in label order: Sugar-free substitute, Instant Black Tea, Natural Flavours Lemon, Acidity Regulator, Sugar free substitute, Vitamin C. Flagged by the analysis: Natural Flavours Lemon.
Is Lemon Iced Tea safe to eat?
Lemon Iced Tea scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This sugar-free instant black tea contains sorbitol and steviol glycosides as sweeteners. Sorbitol can cause digestive upset in some individuals, especially children, if consumed in large amounts. The product also has a high sodium content, which is a concern for those managing blood pressure or with specific dietary needs.
Why does Lemon Iced Tea score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High sodium content per serving. Sorbitol may cause digestive issues in sensitive individuals or children.
Who should avoid Lemon Iced Tea?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive to sugar alcohols (sorbitol); Managing sodium intake; Children under 5 years old.
Is Lemon Iced Tea suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Lemon Iced Tea contain caffeine?
Yes — the ingredient list names Instant Black Tea, a source of caffeine. Check the pack for the amount per serving, especially when buying for children or during pregnancy.
Are the claims on the Lemon Iced Tea pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Lemon Iced Tea vegetarian?
Lemon Iced Tea is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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