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Barcode: 0815812010983 (EAN / EAN-13) 815812010983 (UPC / UPC-A)

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Beverages, Hot beverages, Plant-based beverages, Teas

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    16 ingredients

    water, fructose, starch acetate, calcium lactate, citric acid, sodium alginate, xanthan gum, strawberry flavor, calcium chloride, potassium sorbate, sodium erythorbate, sucralose, fd,c red no,40, cmc

Food processing

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    Ultra processed foods

    Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

    • Additive: E327 - Calcium lactate
    • Additive: E401 - Sodium alginate
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Additive: E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
    • Additive: E955 - Sucralose
    • Ingredient: Flavouring

    Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. Ultra processed foods

    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

    → Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

  • E202 - Potassium sorbate

    Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic food preservative commonly used to extend the shelf life of various food products.

    It works by inhibiting the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria, preventing spoilage. When added to foods, it helps maintain their freshness and quality.

    Some studies have shown that when combined with nitrites, potassium sorbate have genotoxic activity in vitro. However, potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities.

  • E316 - Sodium erythorbate

    Sodium erythorbate: Sodium erythorbate -C6H7NaO6- is a food additive used predominantly in meats, poultry, and soft drinks. Chemically, it is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. When used in processed meat such as hot dogs and beef sticks, it increases the rate at which nitrite reduces to nitric oxide, thus facilitating a faster cure and retaining the pink coloring. As an antioxidant structurally related to vitamin C, it helps improve flavor stability and prevents the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. When used as a food additive, its E number is E316. The use of erythorbic acid and sodium erythorbate as a food preservative has increased greatly since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the use of sulfites as preservatives in foods intended to be eaten fresh -such as ingredients for fresh salads- and as food processors have responded to the fact that some people are allergic to sulfites. It can also be found in bologna, and is occasionally used in beverages, baked goods, and potato salad.Sodium erythorbate is produced from sugars derived from different sources, such as beets, sugar cane, and corn. An urban myth claims that sodium erythorbate is made from ground earthworms; however, there is no truth to the myth. It is thought that the genesis of the legend comes from the similarity of the chemical name to the words earthworm and bait.Alternative applications include the development of additives that could be utilized as anti-oxidants in general. For instance, this substance has been implemented in the development of corrosion inhibitors for metals and it has been implemented in active packaging.Sodium erythorbate is soluble in water. The pH of the aqueous solution of the sodium salt is between 5 and 6. A 10% solution, made from commercial grade sodium erythorbate, may have a pH of 7.2 to 7.9. In its dry, crystalline state it is nonreactive. But, when in solution with water it readily reacts with atmospheric oxygen and other oxidizing agents, which makes it a valuable antioxidant.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E327 - Calcium lactate

    Calcium lactate: Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt with formula C6H10CaO6, consisting of two lactate anions H3C-CHOH-CO−2 for each calcium cation Ca2+. It forms several hydrates, the most common being the pentahydrate C6H10CaO6·5H2O. Calcium lactate is used in medicine, mainly to treat calcium deficiencies; and as a food additive with E number of E327. Some cheese crystals consist of calcium lactate.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E330 - Citric acid

    Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.

    It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.

    Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.

  • E415 - Xanthan gum

    Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

    This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

    It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

  • E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

    Carboxymethyl cellulose: Carboxymethyl cellulose -CMC- or cellulose gum or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups --CH2-COOH- bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E955 - Sucralose

    Sucralose: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute. The majority of ingested sucralose is not broken down by the body, so it is noncaloric. In the European Union, it is also known under the E number E955. It is produced by chlorination of sucrose. Sucralose is about 320 to 1‚000 times sweeter than sucrose, three times as sweet as both aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and twice as sweet as sodium saccharin. Evidence of benefit is lacking for long-term weight loss with some data supporting weight gain and heart disease risks.It is stable under heat and over a broad range of pH conditions. Therefore, it can be used in baking or in products that require a long shelf life. The commercial success of sucralose-based products stems from its favorable comparison to other low-calorie sweeteners in terms of taste, stability, and safety. Common brand names of sucralose-based sweeteners are Splenda, Zerocal, Sukrana, SucraPlus, Candys, Cukren, and Nevella. Canderel Yellow also contains sucralose, but the original Canderel and Green Canderel do not.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil free

    No ingredients containing palm oil detected

    Unrecognized ingredients: Starch-acetate, Fd, C-red-no, 40

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    Vegan status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Starch-acetate, Fd, C-red-no, 40

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Starch-acetate, Fd, C-red-no, 40

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    : water, fructose, starch acetate, calcium lactate, citric acid, sodium alginate, xanthan gum, strawberry flavor, calcium chloride, potassium sorbate, sodium erythorbate, sucralose, fd, c red no, 40, cmc
    1. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 6.25 - percent_max: 100
    2. fructose -> en:fructose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31077 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. starch acetate -> en:starch-acetate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. calcium lactate -> en:e327 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. sodium alginate -> en:e401 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. xanthan gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
    8. strawberry flavor -> en:strawberry-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    9. calcium chloride -> en:e509 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    10. potassium sorbate -> en:e202 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    11. sodium erythorbate -> en:e316 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    12. sucralose -> en:e955 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    13. fd -> en:fd - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    14. c red no -> en:c-red-no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    15. 40 -> en:40 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    16. cmc -> en:e466 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

Nutrition

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		Compared to: Teas
    Energy 105 kj
    (25 kcal)     		-3%
    Fat 0 g -100%
    Saturated fat 0 g -100%
    Carbohydrates 6 g +3%
    Sugars 5 g +92%
    Fiber 0 g -100%
    Proteins 0 g -100%
    Salt ?
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 %

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