Fruity teas and carb count

Peri · 10-11-2004, 12:43 PM

I posted this message in elsewhere, then I realized it might be more productive to post it on the nutrition board. Anyone got any comments, suggestions?

I wonder about the carb count in fruity teas. I drink a lot of something called blackberry or blackcurrent bracer by London Teas and Herbs. There is no carb count.

My weight loss has been pretty good and I can't see any stalls or slowdowns associated with drinking more tea, but I do wonder about it.

Atkins_Nutritionist · 10-11-2004, 02:30 PM

Do you mean that there is no Nutrition Facts panel at all, or that the nutrition label says 0 carbs?
If the first is true, I would call the company to find out. If the label says 0 carbs, you can trust that it is accurate.
If you are not experiencing any stalls and are enjoying the tea, then there is no reason to worry about it.

Peri · 10-11-2004, 02:45 PM

There is no carb count on the label. It is not required in Canada. Ingredienst are required though and it shows no sugars ( so i know there are no added sugars).

I haven't found the makers though i've looked and am still looking. i believe they are in Britain or in Germany.

While many products here comply with American and Canadian labelling law, tea companies barely have space to put canadian legislated info on their packages (packages are so small.)

I wonder if someone with access to fruit teas labelled to meet american legislation could even give me some general info.

MammaC · 10-12-2004, 05:23 AM

The ones I drink, such as apple cinnamon, peach, etc. have no carbs. Hope this helps.

Peri · 10-12-2004, 09:48 PM

Thanks. Sounds reasonable. I'll keep on going with the tea.

Matt · 10-14-2004, 12:38 AM

the majority of the time the teas get their sweet taste from certain herbs, they dont add any sugar or anything of that nature. They're safe to drink

10-11-2004, 12:43 PM	#1
Peri Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 218 Gallery: Peri WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 04	Fruity teas and carb count I posted this message in elsewhere, then I realized it might be more productive to post it on the nutrition board. Anyone got any comments, suggestions? I wonder about the carb count in fruity teas. I drink a lot of something called blackberry or blackcurrent bracer by London Teas and Herbs. There is no carb count. My weight loss has been pretty good and I can't see any stalls or slowdowns associated with drinking more tea, but I do wonder about it.

10-11-2004, 02:45 PM	#3
Peri Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 218 Gallery: Peri WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 04	There is no carb count on the label. It is not required in Canada. Ingredienst are required though and it shows no sugars ( so i know there are no added sugars). I haven't found the makers though i've looked and am still looking. i believe they are in Britain or in Germany. While many products here comply with American and Canadian labelling law, tea companies barely have space to put canadian legislated info on their packages (packages are so small.) I wonder if someone with access to fruit teas labelled to meet american legislation could even give me some general info. Last edited by Peri : 10-11-2004 at 02:47 PM.

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10-11-2004, 02:30 PM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Do you mean that there is no Nutrition Facts panel at all, or that the nutrition label says 0 carbs? If the first is true, I would call the company to find out. If the label says 0 carbs, you can trust that it is accurate. If you are not experiencing any stalls and are enjoying the tea, then there is no reason to worry about it.

10-12-2004, 05:23 AM	#4
MammaC Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 947 Gallery: MammaC Stats: 303/186/195.5/167 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2004	The ones I drink, such as apple cinnamon, peach, etc. have no carbs. Hope this helps.

10-12-2004, 09:48 PM	#5
Peri Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 218 Gallery: Peri WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 04	Thanks. Sounds reasonable. I'll keep on going with the tea.

10-14-2004, 12:38 AM	#6
Matt Resident Trans Fat Expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 5,177 Gallery: Matt Stats: 370/200/170 WOE: Low GI / south beach type diet Start Date: Low GI Started: 4-05	the majority of the time the teas get their sweet taste from certain herbs, they dont add any sugar or anything of that nature. They're safe to drink