Black tea extract
What is Black tea extract?
Black tea extract is a concentrated form of the compounds found in black tea leaves. It is produced by extracting flavour and colour compounds from dried black tea leaves using water or other solvents, followed by concentration and drying.
Is Black tea extract vegan?
Black tea extract is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Black tea extract a major allergen?
Black tea extract is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Black tea extract used for?
Manufacturers add black tea extract to provide a natural tea flavour and colour to beverages, particularly iced teas and chai lattes.
Is Black tea extract safe?
Black tea extract is not considered a food additive in the UK and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add black tea extract to provide a natural tea flavour and colour to beverages, particularly iced teas and chai lattes. It is used in both regular and artificially sweetened versions of these drinks to deliver a consistent taste profile.
Health notes
Black tea extract is not considered a food additive in the UK and does not have an E-number. It is a source of polyphenols, which are naturally occurring compounds in tea. Research into the health effects of tea consumption, including its polyphenol content, is ongoing, with some studies suggesting potential antioxidant benefits. However, the evidence is still developing and more research is needed to confirm specific health outcomes.
Allergen info
Black tea extract is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
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