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Pure leaf lemon

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Common questions

Is Pure leaf lemon healthy?

Pure leaf lemon scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This beverage contains brewed black tea, which is a natural source of antioxidants, but it is heavily sweetened with added sugar, contributing to a high sugar content that can lead to health issues like obesity and diabetes.

How processed is Pure leaf lemon?

Pure leaf lemon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pure leaf lemon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Brewed black tea counts in its favor; Sugar, Natural flavor are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pure leaf lemon

60 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by PepsiCo
Category Tea
Summary

This beverage contains brewed black tea, which is a natural source of antioxidants, but it is heavily sweetened with added sugar, contributing to a high sugar content that can lead to health issues like obesity and diabetes. The presence of 'natural flavors' adds to the processing level, as these can be derived from complex chemical mixtures, reducing the overall natural quality of the product. Despite being processed, it lacks major harmful additives, which helps maintain a moderate score.

Key ingredients 6

Brewed black tea
Very Good

This ingredient is a natural tea with antioxidants and a pleasant flavor, making it a beneficial component of the product.

Citric acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a common additive that enhances flavor and preserves freshness without significant health impact.

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Citrus pectin
Neutral

Citrus pectin is a natural thickening agent derived from citrus fruits, used for texture without health concerns.

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En:e330
Neutral

En:e330, or citric acid, is a common additive that helps preserve and flavor foods without adverse effects.

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Sugar
Bad

Added sugar can contribute to excessive calorie intake and may impact health negatively when consumed in large amounts.

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Natural flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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