{"id":4535,"date":"2022-03-10T12:52:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T12:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=4535"},"modified":"2022-09-26T17:43:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T12:43:23","slug":"side-effects-of-tea-whitener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/","title":{"rendered":"Tea Whitener Side Effects: Are You at a Health Risk?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a Chai lover? If yes, then you must love trying different types of teas. In today\u2019s fast-paced world, we tend to do everything in a hurry. Tea whitener is a quick way to make chai.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just boil the water in an electric kettle. Add 1-2 teaspoons of tea whitener of your choice. Mix with sugar if you want, and VOILA! Your quick tea is ready.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But do you have any idea of the tea whitener you so regularly consume? Is it healthy, or harmful? But first we must know what tea whitener is, and why it is a substitute for dairy milk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/#what_is_tea_whitener\" title=\"What is Tea Whitener?&nbsp;\">What is Tea Whitener?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/#tea_whitener_ingredients_how_is_it_prepared\" title=\"Tea Whitener Ingredients: How is it Prepared?&nbsp;\">Tea Whitener Ingredients: How is it Prepared?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/#how_is_tea_whitener_different_from_dairy_milk\" title=\"How is Tea Whitener Different from Dairy Milk?\">How is Tea Whitener Different from Dairy Milk?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/#tea_whitener_side_effects_is_it_harmful\" title=\"Tea Whitener Side Effects: Is it Harmful?&nbsp;\">Tea Whitener Side Effects: Is it Harmful?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/#more_sugars_than_you_need\" title=\"More Sugars than You Need\">More Sugars than You Need<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/#plant-based_fats\" title=\"Plant-based Fats\">Plant-based Fats<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/#chemicals\" title=\"Chemicals\">Chemicals<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/#hard_to_digest_proteins\" title=\"Hard to Digest Proteins\">Hard to Digest Proteins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/side-effects-of-tea-whitener\/#can_you_use_tea_whiteners_if_dairy_milk_is_not_available\" title=\"Can You Use Tea Whiteners If Dairy Milk is not Available?&nbsp;\">Can You Use Tea Whiteners If Dairy Milk is not Available?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_tea_whitener\"><\/span>What is Tea Whitener?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tea whitener is a granular or liquid substance that looks like milk powder, but it isn\u2019t. It is intended to be used in place of milk or cream as an additive to tea, coffee, hot chocolate and other milk-based beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tea whiteners are known by many other names; tea creamers, coffee creamers, dairy whiteners and non-dairy creamers to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tea_whitener_ingredients_how_is_it_prepared\"><\/span>Tea Whitener Ingredients: How is it Prepared?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tea whitener is produced synthetically in factories at a large scale. The ingredients which are used in making this powder are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vegetable fat<\/li><li>Corn syrup<\/li><li>Emulsifiers<\/li><li>Stabilizing salts<\/li><li>Sweeteners&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To replicate the mouth feel of a dairy source, the vegetable fats used in tea whiteners may consist of hydrogenated vegetable fats, palm oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil etc. To add a certain flavor, hazelnut or french vanilla may be added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_is_tea_whitener_different_from_dairy_milk\"><\/span>How is Tea Whitener Different from Dairy Milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dairy milk is a natural product, and it\u2019s exact nutrient content is based on the animal type, breed and feed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fats present in dairy milk are natural animal fats, while the fats added in tea whitener come from a plant source. The amount of proteins and carbohydrates in tea whitener is also more than that of dairy milk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The protein in dairy milk is natural and easily digestible. On the other hand, protein in tea whitener takes longer to digest, and the stomach has to work more.\u00a0Tea whitener also increases calories in tea while offering no nutritional benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/calories-in-a-cup-of-tea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How many calories are in a cup of tea<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tea_whitener_side_effects_is_it_harmful\"><\/span>Tea Whitener Side Effects: Is it Harmful?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some years ago, a hype was created in the media regarding the harmful side effects of tea whitener. There were parliamentary committees to discuss if tea whiteners should be banned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the supreme court of Pakistan gave a verdict that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1343774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tea whiteners are fatal for human consumption. <\/a>&nbsp;This verdict was given after a lot of hullabaloo created by media channels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what side effects can a tea whitener do to your health? Let\u2019s get to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"more_sugars_than_you_need\"><\/span>More Sugars than You Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tea whiteners are sweetened artificially, and they contain a high amount of sugars in them. That\u2019s why they are not a healthy option for people who are on a diet and want to cut sugars from their life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/11-weight-loss-tips-that-will-actually-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lose weight in a healthy way<\/a>, the high amount of sugars present in tea whiteners might not be a good idea for you to consume.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"plant-based_fats\"><\/span>Plant-based Fats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fats present in tea whitener are plant based. It\u2019s not a bad thing, but consuming a lot of tea whitener everyday can put your body at a risk of lower animal fats. You need both plant and animal fats in a moderate amount for a healthy body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chemicals\"><\/span>Chemicals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The chemicals are an instant turn-off. But I have to disappoint you because tea whiteners have a large number of chemicals and preservatives in them. These are added to enhance the shelf-life, taste and aroma of tea whiteners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever anyone says, consuming chemicals on a regular basis cannot be good for overall health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hard_to_digest_proteins\"><\/span>Hard to Digest Proteins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The proteins in tea whitener are dense, and they are hard to digest. You must have heard of the saying:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2018Dhoodh aik jaldi hazam honay wali ghizaa hai.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s true. Natural milk is easily digestible. But tea whitener takes a long time to get fully digested, and your <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/stomach-ulcer-what-foods-to-eat-and-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stomach has to work overtime<\/a>. This can get bad if you are consuming 3-4 mugs of tea whitener chai everyday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_you_use_tea_whiteners_if_dairy_milk_is_not_available\"><\/span>Can You Use Tea Whiteners If Dairy Milk is not Available?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the question arises, can you use tea whiteners if dairy milk is not available? Also, what about the people who have lactose intolerance from consuming natural milk?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you will be relieved to know that all packaged milk and tea-whitener brands were falsely characterized as harmful and consumers were told to stop buying them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a long process of proving these allegations wrong, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1311792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">some tea-whitener brands have been labeled completely safe<\/a>. You just have to make sure to do a complete research before buying synthetic milk powders. There are many good options available in the market which are safe to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s Wrap Up!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tea-whiteners, available in powdered and liquid forms, are convenient because they have longer shelf lives. Their ready-to-use nature makes them an easy choice when proper storage and refrigeration for milk is not possible.&nbsp;<br>The secret to a healthy lifestyle and general well-being is to use everything in moderation. If you are using tea whiteners everyday, and if you experience any potential tea whitener side effects, make sure to consult a <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/general-physician\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">well-known general physician in Lahore<\/a>. You can make an appointment via <strong>Healthwire.pk<\/strong> or you can call at (042) 32500989.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a Chai lover? 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