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Tea
Tea
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Tea is a conventional beverage food with extensive history of safe use. Contains caffeine in moderate amounts.
Found in
1,254 products
What it is
Beverage and ingredient prepared by infusing leaves of Camellia sinensis (and sometimes herbal botanicals) in water.
Beverage and flavoring; source of polyphenols, caffeine, and antioxidants.
Why it's flagged
- caffeine content
What regulators actually say
"FoodData Central provides expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional food; caffeine is GRAS for use in cola-type beverages and other foods.
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food.
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