Ritchey's, Lightly Sweetened Sweet Tea

Name: Ritchey's, Lightly Sweetened Sweet Tea
Brand: Ritchey's Dairy Inc.

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 2 additives of concern (worst: Sodium benzoate).

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Water86.3%No flag›
Sugar2.9%No flag›
Instant tea powder2.9%No flag
Phosphoric acid · E3382.9%Low
Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
Natural flavouring2.5%No flag
Sodium benzoate · E2112.5%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

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Water, sugar, instant tea powder, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, sodium benzoate

Food health

Contains additive of concern

Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 2 ingredients yet.

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