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Brisk Iced Tea

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Is Brisk Iced Tea healthy?

Brisk Iced Tea scores 20/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Brisk Iced Tea is heavily processed with a significant number of artificial additives and preservatives, including acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and sodium benzoate.

How processed is Brisk Iced Tea?

Brisk Iced Tea is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Brisk Iced Tea compare to other tea?

Brisk Iced Tea ranks #36 of 36 tea in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Rooted Organic Green Tea (Microplastic Free) at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Brisk Iced Tea's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tea powder counts in its favor; Sugars (sugar/glucose-fructose), Phosphoric acid, Sodium benzoate 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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Brisk Iced Tea

Brisk
20 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 9
Owned by PepsiCo
Category Tea
Summary

Brisk Iced Tea is heavily processed with a significant number of artificial additives and preservatives, including acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and sodium benzoate. The presence of sugars and glucose-fructose contributes to high caloric intake without nutritional benefits, and the use of synthetic additives like phosphoric acid and sodium hexametaphosphate further detracts from its health profile. The combination of these factors results in a low score due to the potential health risks associated with regular consumption.

Key ingredients 8

Sugars (sugar/glucose-fructose)
Bad

This ingredient adds sweetness but is associated with negative health effects when consumed in excess.

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Phosphoric acid
Bad

Phosphoric acid is used for flavor but can negatively affect dental health if consumed frequently.

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Sodium benzoate
Bad

This preservative helps prevent spoilage but has been linked to potential health concerns with high intake.

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Water
Neutral

Water is the main component of the beverage, providing hydration without added health concerns.

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Citric acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation, generally considered safe in moderate amounts.

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Sodium hexametaphosphate
Neutral

This additive helps with stabilizing ingredients but has no significant positive or negative health impact.

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Natural flavour
Neutral

Natural flavor enhances taste but does not contribute significantly to health benefits or risks.

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Tea powder
Very Good

Tea powder contains antioxidants and beneficial compounds that support health.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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