Yes — BAKED BEANS is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday, due to several ultra-processed additives.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, paprika extract, flavouring, and garlic extract. These are industrially extracted or formulated additives associated with ultra-processing. The beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, salt, onion powder, paprika powder, and onion oil do not independently determine the classification.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Tomato & basilico soup
M&S Food, Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Minestrone Soup
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Skimmed milk powder
Asda
Not UPF
Black Beans in Water
Tesco
Not UPF
REFRIED BEANS
Old El Paso
Not UPF
Black beans in water
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Organic chickpeas in water
Tesco
Not UPF
Butter Beans in Water
Napolina
Not UPF
Chickpeas
Morrisons
Not UPF
Chick Peas in Salted Water
KTC
Not UPF
Yes — BAKED BEANS by Sainsburys,By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, paprika extract, flavouring, and garlic extract. These are industrially extracted or formulated additives associated with ultra-processing. The beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, salt, onion powder, paprika powder, and onion oil do not independently determine the classification.
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.
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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.