Sainsbury’s

Four Bean Salad

Barcode 00272896

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

No — Four Bean Salad is not ultra-processed.

This salad contains only whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: beans, vegetables, vinegar, and standard vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed). There are no industrially processed sugars, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore, it does not meet the NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mixed beans (69%) (pinto beans, black turtle beans, edamame soya beans, borlotti beans)
OK

sweetcorn

Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed)

Basic culinary oil blend produced from pressed or refined sunflower and rapeseed seeds; widely used as a cooking fat.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

mint

A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.

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Common questions about Four Bean Salad

Is Four Bean Salad ultra-processed?

No — Four Bean Salad by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This salad contains only whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: beans, vegetables, vinegar, and standard vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed). There are no industrially processed sugars, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore, it does not meet the NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.