Is Sainsbury's Lemon & Ginger Infusions Bags ultra-processed?

Teas Sold in the United Kingdom and France

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

Apples, Apple Pulp, Ginger 20%, Flavouring (ultra-processing marker), Rosehip, Lemongrass, Chicory, Lemon Peel 0.5%

As written on the pack

Apples, Apple Pulp, Ginger (20%), Flavouring. Rosehip, Lemongrass, Chicory, Lemon Peel (0.5%)

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 149th. 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.

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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
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