Is ICA Chai te ultra-processed?

20 x 2g Teas Sold in Sweden and Austria

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Svart te 88%, ingefāra 4%, aromer (ultra-processing marker), svartpeppar 2%, kryddnejlika 2%, kardemumma 1%, kanel, vaniljextrakt

As written on the pack

Svart te 88%, ingefāra 4%, aromer, svartpeppar 2%, kryddnejlika 2%, kardemumma 1%, kanel, vaniljextrakt.

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 150th. 43% of the teas here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 7318690102366, last edited 29 October 2025), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.