Is Lipton Mango Maracuya Ice Tea Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lipton
Lipton's Lipton Mango Maracuya Ice Tea is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This iced tea contains several processed ingredients, including sugar and citric acid, which raise quality concerns. The presence of steviol glycosides as a sweetener also indicates a synthetic component.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 and potential antioxidant properties.
- Includes mango and passion fruit juice from concentrate, adding fruity flavors to the beverage.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Steviol glycosides, while natural, indicate the use of a processed sweetener, which may not appeal to all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and acting as a solvent for other components.
Role in formula: base
Original: Agua
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidulante: ácido cítrico
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Is Black Tea Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Black Tea Extract is used here as flavor. Black tea extract contributes natural flavor and may offer some antioxidant benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extracto de té negro (0,12%)
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Is Mango Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Mango Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Mango juice adds flavor but is derived from concentrate, indicating some processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zumo de mango a partir de concentrado (0,12%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mango Juice From Concentrate
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Is Passion Fruit Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Passion Fruit Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Passion fruit juice enhances the drink's flavor profile but is also from concentrate, suggesting processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zumo de maracuyá a partir de concentrado (0,11%)
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Is Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. The inclusion of unspecified flavors raises concerns about the nature and quality of these additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromas
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Is Sodium Citrates safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Citrates is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrates are used to regulate acidity but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: corrector de acidez: citratos de sodio
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness, but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidante: ácido ascórbico
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Is Steviol Glycosides safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Steviol Glycosides is used here as sweetener. Steviol glycosides are derived from stevia and used as a sweetener, indicating a processed component.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: edulcorante: glucósidos de esteviol procedentes de estevia
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: 4158005
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