Iced Tea Original product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Iced Tea Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Aldi

This page reviews Iced Tea Original by Aldi as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Fructose Syrup, Sucralose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and fructose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, and sodium benzoate (E202) as a preservative, raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial sweetener (E960) also indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

High sugar content from sugar and fructose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains black tea extract, providing a natural flavor base.
  • Includes citric acid (E330) for acidity, enhancing taste without synthetic alternatives.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and fructose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Sodium benzoate (E202) is a synthetic preservative, indicating a processed composition.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3859830

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Aldi — Iced Tea Original has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Aldi — Iced Tea Original has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and fructose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Sodium benzoate (E202) is a synthetic preservative, indicating a processed composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains black tea extract, providing a natural flavor base.; Includes citric acid (E330) for acidity, enhancing taste without synthetic alternatives.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes sugar and fructose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, and sodium benzoate (E202) as a preservative, raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial sweetener (E960) also indicates a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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