Lipton Iced Tea Lemon by Unilever / PepsiCo is sold across 2 regions: European Union, United States. 6 ingredient occurrences are shared across regions, 0 appear under different names or aliases, and 17 are unique to a single region.
Category: Sweeteners (synthetic)
Also known as: Ace-K, Acesulfame K, E950, INS 950, Sunett
An artificial sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose. It passes through the body unchanged and contributes zero calories. Often used in combination with other sweeteners to mask aftertaste.
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Category: Antioxidants (naturally derived)
Also known as: E300, L-Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C
Vitamin C in its pure acid form, added to foods and beverages as an antioxidant to prevent oxidative degradation of color and flavor, and to provide a nutritional benefit.
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Category: Base Ingredients (naturally derived)
Also known as: Black Tea Leaves, Brewed Black Tea, Brewed Tea, Brewed Tea (Filtered Water, Black Tea Leaves), Camellia sinensis, Roasted Arabica Coffee, Tea Extract, Tea Leaves
Dried and processed leaves of Camellia sinensis, used as the primary ingredient in tea beverages; rich in polyphenols and caffeine
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Category: Acidulants (naturally derived)
Also known as: 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid, Anhydrous Citric Acid, CA, Citric Acid Monohydrate, E330
Citric acid is a tricarboxylic alpha-hydroxy acid (2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, formula C6H8O7) that occurs naturally at high concentrations in citrus fruits — lemons and limes are about 5–7% citric acid by weight — and is a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle of cellular respiration. Despite its citrus origin, virtually all commercial citric acid (over 2 million tonnes globally per year) is produced by submerged fermentation of glucose or sucrose using the mold Aspergillus niger, then crystallized as the anhydrous form or as the monohydrate. In foods it functions as an acidulant (giving the sour kick to sodas, candies, gummies, jams, sherbet, and powdered drink mixes), pH adjuster, chelating agent (sequesters trace metals to prevent fat oxidation and color loss), antioxidant synergist, emulsifier-stabilizer, and leavening acid (in combination with sodium bicarbonate). In personal-care products it is the standard pH adjuster for shampoos, cleansers, and skincare. The FDA affirms citric acid as GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1033 with no use-level limit, and the EU permits it as additive E330 at quantum satis under Reg. 1333/2008. Although fermentation occasionally uses corn, wheat, or beet substrates, the final product is generally considered allergen-free.
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Category: Chelating Agent (synthetic)
Also known as: Calcium Disodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, E385, E386, Edetic Acid, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA
EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a synthetic polyaminocarboxylic-acid chelating agent that binds metal ions (especially iron, copper, calcium, lead, and zinc), preventing them from catalyzing oxidation reactions or precipitating in formulations. EDTA appears in food as Calcium Disodium EDTA (E385) and Disodium EDTA (E386), used as a preservative/sequestrant in mayonnaise, salad dressings, canned vegetables, canned legumes, canned crustaceans, emulsified sauces, ready-to-drink beverages, and low-fat spreads. In cosmetics and personal care, EDTA forms (Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA, Calcium Disodium EDTA) are used as chelators in shampoos, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, and toothpaste to stabilize formulations, improve foam, prevent rancidity, and enhance preservative efficacy. The FDA permits Calcium Disodium EDTA in specified food categories under 21 CFR 172.120 with maximum-use limits (e.g. ≤75 ppm in mayonnaise). In the EU, E385 is authorized under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 only in a limited list of foods at product-specific maximum levels. EFSA's 2024 call for new safety data signals ongoing review following research linking EDTA to intestinal inflammation in animal models. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives sets a group ADI of 1.9 mg/kg bw/day for total EDTA intake. EDTA is synthetically manufactured. CAS 60-00-4 (EDTA acid form).
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Category: Humectants (naturally derived)
Also known as: D-Fructose, Fruit Sugar
A natural monosaccharide sugar found in fruits that acts as a humectant in skincare formulations. It helps attract and retain moisture in the skin and is part of the natural moisturizing system.
Category: Sweeteners (synthetic)
Also known as: Corn Syrup, Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Glucose Fructose, Glucose-Fructose, HFCS, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Isoglucose
A liquid sweetener made from starch hydrolysis, containing a mixture of glucose and fructose. European labeling term for what is called high fructose corn syrup in the US.
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Category: Acidulants (naturally derived)
Also known as: Lemon Juice
Concentrated lemon juice used as a natural acidulant and flavoring in condiments and processed foods.
Category: Acidulants (naturally derived)
Also known as: 2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid, Apple Acid, DL-Malic Acid, E296, Hydroxysuccinic Acid, L-Malic Acid
Malic acid is a dicarboxylic alpha-hydroxy acid (2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, formula C4H6O5) named after the Latin "malum" for apple, since it was first isolated from apple juice by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1785. It exists as two enantiomers: L-malic acid (natural, found in apples, grapes, cherries, rhubarb, and other fruits, and a Krebs-cycle intermediate) and D-malic acid; commercial production yields the racemic DL-malic acid via catalytic hydration of maleic anhydride. It contributes a sharp, persistent tartness — more lingering than citric acid — and is widely used as an acidulant, pH adjuster, and flavor enhancer in sour candies (Sour Patch Kids, Warheads), fruit beverages, low-calorie drinks, jellies, jams, frozen fruits, and wine. In dental and personal-care products it appears as a pH adjuster and as an alpha-hydroxy exfoliant at higher concentrations. The FDA affirms DL-malic acid as GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1069 with specific use levels by food category, and the EU permits it as additive E296 at quantum satis under Reg. 1333/2008 — with the exception that only DL-malic acid is restricted from infant and follow-on formula. Both enantiomers are well tolerated at typical food intakes; very acidic candies have been linked to dental enamel erosion.
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Category: Base Ingredients (naturally derived)
Also known as: Flavour, Flavouring, Natural Flavoring, Natural Flavors, Natural Flavour, Natural Flavours, Natural Smoke Flavour
Flavoring substances derived from natural sources such as plant or animal materials; composition not fully disclosed.
Category: Flavor (naturally derived)
Also known as: Natural And Artificial Flavor, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Natural Flavoring Substances, Natural Flavourings
Flavoring substances derived from natural plant or animal sources including fruits, herbs, spices, or fermentation products. The exact composition is proprietary and not disclosed on labels.
Category: Thickeners (naturally derived)
Also known as: Apple Pectin, Citrus Pectin, E440
A naturally occurring polysaccharide from fruit cell walls, used as a gelling agent, stabilizer, and source of soluble dietary fiber in beverages and food products.
Category: Acidulants (synthetic)
Also known as: Acidity Regulator (INS 338), E338, Orthophosphoric Acid
An inorganic acid used as an acidulant in cola drinks. Contributes to the tangy taste. High consumption linked to reduced bone mineral density.
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Category: Preservatives (synthetic)
Also known as: E202, Potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate, Potassium 2,4-Hexadienoate, Sorbic Acid Potassium Salt, Sorbistat-K
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid (formula C6H7KO2, potassium 2,4-hexadienoate), a white-to-pale-yellow crystalline powder produced by neutralizing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. It is one of the most widely used food preservatives globally because of its broad antimicrobial activity against yeasts, molds, and many bacteria, its lack of taste or odor at typical use levels (0.025–0.1%), and its higher water solubility than sorbic acid itself. It is most effective in mildly acidic conditions (pH below 6.5). In foods it appears in wines (where it stops residual yeast fermentation), cheese, baked goods, dried fruits, dips, salad dressings, syrups, jellies, jams, frozen pizza dough, pickles, smoked fish, and meat alternatives. It also serves as a preservative in personal-care products (lotions, shampoos, eye-care drops) and pharmaceutical syrups. The FDA affirms potassium sorbate as GRAS under 21 CFR 182.3640, and the EU permits it as additive E202 with category-specific maximum-use levels under Reg. 1333/2008. EFSA's 2015 re-evaluation reaffirmed safety at current exposure levels with an Acceptable Daily Intake of 11 mg/kg body weight per day for sorbates (sum of sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, and calcium sorbate). Allergic reactions are uncommon; mild contact irritation is reported in cosmetic exposure at high concentrations.
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Category: Acidity Regulator (synthetic)
Also known as: Disodium Citrate, E331, Monosodium Citrate, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Trisodium Citrate
Sodium Citrate (most commonly Trisodium Citrate; CAS 68-04-2) is the sodium salt of citric acid, an organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits. It is synthetically produced industrially by neutralizing citric acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium bicarbonate. Sodium Citrate functions as a versatile food additive — primarily as an acidity regulator and pH buffer, but also as an emulsifying salt (especially in processed cheese), preservative, flavoring agent, and sequestrant that binds metal ions. It appears widely in soft drinks and energy drinks (gives the characteristic tart taste), processed cheese slices, ice cream, gelatin desserts, jams, jellies, sports drinks, electrolyte drinks, anticoagulant blood collection tubes, and pharmaceutical preparations. As an emulsifying salt in processed cheese, it allows fat and water to combine smoothly, producing the characteristic melting behavior of American-style processed cheese slices. The FDA recognizes Sodium Citrate as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) under 21 CFR 184.1751 with multiple permitted technical effects including pH control, sequestrant, emulsifier, and flavor enhancer. In the EU, it is authorized as food additive E331 (E331(i) monosodium, E331(ii) disodium, E331(iii) trisodium) under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 with no ADI restriction. EFSA has confirmed safety at current use levels. Permitted globally with no significant restrictions. CAS 68-04-2 (trisodium citrate dihydrate).
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Category: Preservatives (synthetic)
Also known as: Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Sodium salts of polyphosphoric acid used as a sequestrant and flavor stabilizer in beverages. Prevents oxidation of flavors.
Category: Sweeteners (naturally derived)
Also known as: E960, Organic Stevia, Reb A, Rebaudioside A, Stevia, Stevia Extract, Stevia Leaf Extract, Stevioside
Zero-calorie sweeteners extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves, approximately 200-400 times sweeter than sugar. Approved in the EU (E960), US, India, and most global markets.
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Category: Sweeteners (naturally derived)
Also known as: Cane Sugar, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Sugar, Refined Sugar, Sucrose
Common table sugar (sucrose) derived from sugarcane or sugar beets. Used as a sweetener and preservative in food products.
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Category: Base Ingredients (naturally derived)
Also known as: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Aqua/Water/Eau, Carbonated Water, Filtered Water, Purified Water, Treated Water
Purified water used as the primary solvent and carrier in cosmetic formulations. Also listed as Aqua in INCI nomenclature.