Extract Of Tea Leaves
What is Extract Of Tea Leaves?
Extract of tea leaves is made by steeping dried tea leaves in water or other solvents. This process extracts flavor compounds, caffeine, and other beneficial substances from the leaves. The resulting liquid is then concentrated or further processed.
Is Extract Of Tea Leaves vegan?
Extract Of Tea Leaves is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Extract Of Tea Leaves gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Extract Of Tea Leaves a major allergen?
Extract of tea leaves is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Extract Of Tea Leaves used for?
Manufacturers use tea leaf extract to add a natural tea flavor to beverages like iced tea, tea concentrates, and fruit drinks.
Is Extract Of Tea Leaves safe?
Extract of tea leaves is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use tea leaf extract to add a natural tea flavor to beverages like iced tea, tea concentrates, and fruit drinks. It can also contribute a subtle bitterness or astringency, balancing sweetness in other products. It is most often found in fruit and vegetable juices, nectars, and various types of tea.
Health notes
Extract of tea leaves is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It contains antioxidants, which are compounds that may help protect the body from cell damage. JECFA has evaluated tea extracts and found no safety concerns at typical consumption levels. No specific upper intake limits have been set by regulatory bodies.
Allergen info
Extract of tea leaves is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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