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Lemon Iced Green Tea
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This beverage offers a refreshing, low-calorie option with natural sweeteners. The primary concern is the potential for benzene formation due to the combination of Sodium Benzoate and Ascorbic Acid, which is a known chemical reaction. While the product is generally suitable for most adults, individuals sensitive to preservatives or those who prefer to avoid nature-identical flavouring substances may wish to exercise caution. The transparency around the specific 'Acidity Regulator' and 'Antioxidant' could be improved, though the preservative is clearly identified.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Juice Blend
- Mint
- Lemon
Low-calorie beverage with natural sweeteners; contains preservative and flavourings
This beverage is formulated with water, juice, and steviol glycosides for sweetness, making it a low-calorie choice. It contains Sodium Benzoate as a preservative, which can react with Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) to potentially form benzene, a substance of concern. The product also uses nature-identical flavouring substances, whose specific compounds are not disclosed, which may be a consideration for those with sensitivities.
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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.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA); contains artificial sweeteners
Rule F-CAP-09
Acidity regulator, antioxidant, preservative not disclosed — 3 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Uses Steviol Glycosides, a natural non-caloric sweetener
Contains juice blend for natural flavour
Watch out for
Potential for benzene formation from Sodium Benzoate and Ascorbic Acid
Transparency concerns regarding specific 'Acidity Regulator' and 'Antioxidant' substances
Undisclosed compounds in 'Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances'
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.
Sodium Benzoate (E211)
Benzoates are permitted preservatives with an established acceptable daily intake. Two documented concerns: in acidic drinks that also contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C) they can slowly form small amounts of benzene, especially with heat and light (US FDA beverage survey, 2006); and sodium benzoate was one of the additives in the Southampton study mixtures associated with hyperactivity in children. It can also trigger reactions in some people with asthma or urticaria.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA re-evaluation of benzoic acid and benzoates (2016); US FDA benzene-in-beverages survey (2006); McCann et al., Lancet 2007
Sodium Benzoate: regulation, sources and other products →Flavouring Substances
Indian rules classify added flavours as natural, nature-identical (chemically synthesised copies of natural compounds) or artificial, and require the class to be declared. The label names the class, not the compounds, so a reader cannot see which substances make up the blend, or whether it carries something they avoid. This is information about transparency, not a finding of harm.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations 2011, flavours; FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020
Flavouring Substances: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
The specific compounds within 'Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances' are not disclosed, which may be a concern for individuals with specific flavour sensitivities or allergies.
Combined Effects interactions
Sodium Benzoate can react with Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) to form benzene, a known carcinogen, particularly under conditions of heat or light exposure. The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe.
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 lemon juice blend and green tea extract, confirming the presence of lemon and green tea.
The label declares 0 g added sugar; the 0.8 g of sugar shown is naturally occurring from grains. The "no added sugar" claim is supported by the label.
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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Water
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Juice BlendJuice Blend - Lemon, Apple(10%)
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Green Tea Extract 0.12% trace amountGreen Tea Extract (0.12%)
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Non-Caloric SweetenerNon-Caloric Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides)
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Steviol Glycosides within Non-Caloric Sweetener
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Acidity RegulatorsAcidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate)
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Citric Acid within Acidity Regulators
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Trisodium Citrate within Acidity Regulators
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AntioxidantAntioxidant (Ascorbic Acid)
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Ascorbic Acid within Antioxidant
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PreservativePreservative (Sodium Benzoate)
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Sodium Benzoate within Preservative
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Nature-Identical Flavouring SubstancesNature-Identical Flavouring Substances (Mint, Lemon)
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Mint within Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances
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Lemon within Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
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| Energy | 3.2 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 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 Iced Green Tea?
The label of Lemon Iced Green Tea lists 15 ingredients, in label order: Water, Juice Blend, Green Tea Extract, Non-Caloric Sweetener, Steviol Glycosides, Acidity Regulator, Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate, Antioxidant, Ascorbic acid, Preservative, Sodium Benzoate, Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances, Mint, Lemon. Flagged by the analysis: Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances, Non-Caloric Sweetener, Preservative, Steviol Glycosides.
Is Lemon Iced Green Tea safe to eat?
Lemon Iced Green Tea scores 4.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This beverage is formulated with water, juice, and steviol glycosides for sweetness, making it a low-calorie choice. It contains Sodium Benzoate as a preservative, which can react with Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) to potentially form benzene, a substance of concern. The product also uses nature-identical flavouring substances, whose specific compounds are not disclosed, which may be a consideration for those with sensitivities.
Why does Lemon Iced Green Tea score 4.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Undisclosed compounds in 'Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances'. Also noted: Potential for benzene formation from Sodium Benzoate and Ascorbic Acid. Transparency concerns regarding specific 'Acidity Regulator' and 'Antioxidant' substances.
Who should avoid Lemon Iced Green Tea?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding Sodium Benzoate due to benzene formation risk; Sensitive to preservatives; Prefer to avoid nature-identical flavouring substances.
How much sugar is in Lemon Iced Green Tea?
0.8 g of total sugar per 100 ml. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 ml.
Does Lemon Iced Green Tea contain caffeine?
Yes — the ingredient list names Green Tea Extract, 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 Green Tea pack accurate?
Yes — all 2 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Lemon Iced Green Tea vegetarian?
Lemon Iced Green Tea is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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