Is Peach Ice Tea Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lipton Ice Tea
Lipton Ice Tea's Peach 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 Sucrose, Fructose, Flavourings.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugars like sucrose and fructose, which raise concerns about high sugar content. Additionally, the presence of steviol glycosides as a sweetener indicates a processed ingredient, affecting overall quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from sucrose and fructose raises quality concerns regarding 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 some natural flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Includes peach juice from concentrate, adding a fruit component to the drink.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sucrose and fructose raises quality concerns regarding excessive sweetness.
- Steviol glycosides are a processed sweetener, which may not align with preferences for natural ingredients.
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: Water
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Is Sucrose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is a common sugar that contributes to the drink's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugars (Sucrose, Fructose)
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Is Fructose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is another sugar that adds sweetness but can lead to similar health concerns as sucrose.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugars (Sucrose, Fructose)
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Is Malic Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is used to enhance flavor and acidity, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acids (Malic Acid, Citric Acid)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common acidulant that adds tartness and acts as a preservative, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acids (Malic Acid, Citric Acid)
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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 provides flavor and potential antioxidant properties, contributing positively to the drink's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Black Tea Extract (0.12%)
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Is Peach Juice From Concentrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Peach Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Peach juice adds natural flavor but is derived from concentrate, which may involve processing that affects quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Peach Juice from Concentrate (0.1%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Peach Juice From Concentrate
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Is Trisodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Trisodium Citrate is used here as acidity regulator. Trisodium citrate is used to regulate acidity, but its synthetic nature raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: Acidity Regulator (Trisodium Citrate)
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Is Flavourings safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings are often artificial or processed, which can detract from the overall quality of the drink.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavourings
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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 it is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid)
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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 ingredient in the formulation.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides from Stevia)
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: 3857772
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