Tea Concentrate
What is Tea Concentrate?
Tea concentrate is a liquid or powder made by brewing tea leaves with hot water and then removing most of the water. This process intensifies the tea flavor and color. It is a concentrated form of brewed tea, often used as a base for beverages.
Is Tea Concentrate vegan?
Tea Concentrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Tea Concentrate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Tea Concentrate a major allergen?
Tea concentrate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Tea Concentrate used for?
Manufacturers use tea concentrate to provide a strong tea flavor in a variety of products.
Is Tea Concentrate safe?
Tea concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use tea concentrate to provide a strong tea flavor in a variety of products. It is commonly found in ready-to-drink iced teas, powdered drink mixes, and water enhancers. Its concentrated form allows for easy and consistent flavor addition.
Health notes
Tea concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It contains compounds found naturally in tea, such as caffeine and antioxidants. The FDA has not set specific upper intake levels for tea concentrate itself, but caffeine intake should be considered. JECFA has evaluated caffeine and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence on the long-term health effects of high antioxidant intake from concentrated sources is still being researched.
Allergen info
Tea concentrate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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