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Lemon Iced Tea Flavored Drink Mix, Lemon Iced Tea
Lemon Iced Tea Flavored Drink Mix, Lemon Iced Tea by Kraft is listed in the Dehydrated beverages category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food).
Ingredients
Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Glycerin, Potassium Citrate, Malic Acid, Contains Less Than 2% Of Sucralose And Acesulfame Potassium (Sweeteners), Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 tsp (2 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 04377300
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lemon Iced Tea Flavored Drink Mix, Lemon Iced Tea healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Lemon Iced Tea Flavored Drink Mix, Lemon Iced Tea contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102) and Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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