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Chai Concentrate

Chai Concentrate is a spiced tea concentrate used to make chai lattes and other spiced beverages; it’s popular in cafés and home kitchens for its sweet, warming flavors (cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves). It’s commonly used by diluting with milk or a milk alternative to make a ready-to-drink chai. Nutrition-wise, Chai Concentrate is largely a carbohydrate-based beverage and contains about 15g of sugar per 100g, which is the main nutritional characteristic to be aware of when drinking it regularly. It does provide small amounts of minerals such as calcium and trace minerals from the spices and any dairy used in preparation. From a health perspective, the spiced tea base contributes antioxidant polyphenols from black tea and spices, but commercial concentrates are often highly processed and sweetened — choosing lower-sugar or homemade versions helps retain the pleasant flavor while reducing added sugars.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~1.40€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D-

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

67 kcal

3% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

0.2 g

0% RDI

Fat

0.1 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

16 g

6% RDI

Sugar

15 g

30% RDI

Fiber

0.1 g

0% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D- · 3.3 / 10

Healthy alternatives

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Chai Concentrate healthy?

Chai Concentrate is rated D- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Chai Concentrate?

Chai Concentrate is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Chai Concentrate gluten free?

Yes, Chai Concentrate is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Chai Concentrate?

100g of Chai Concentrate contains 67 kcal, 0.2g protein, 16g carbohydrates, 0.1g fat, and 0.1g fiber.

Q.04Is Chai Concentrate vegetarian?

Yes, Chai Concentrate is vegetarian but not vegan.

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