Lipton
Sweet Tea
Ingredient score
5/10
2 ingredients worth a closer look
Worth a closer look
Red 40 (Allura Red)Moderate concern
Some children may be sensitive to mixtures of synthetic colors.
Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.
Caramel colorLimited concern
Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.
Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.
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Ingredients
Treated waterHigh fructose corn syrupTeaPhosphoric acidSodium hexametaphosphateTo protect flavorPotassium sorbate and potassium benzoatePreserve freshnessCaramel colorCalcium disodium EDTATo protect flavorNatural flavorRed 40
About this result
USDA FoodData Central record · updated Jan 9, 2023 · US · 128 fl oz/1 GAL/3.78 L
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