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Baked Beans by By Sainsbury's
By Sainsbury's

Baked Beans

Barcode 00358484
Scanned  45  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Baked Beans is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch, paprika extract, garlic extract, and paprika powder flavouring. These are industrial additives/flavourings, so the product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    haricot beans (51%)
  • OK
    tomatoes (33%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • OK
    paprika powder flavouring
  • OK
    onion oil
    Oil infused with onion flavor, used to impart onion aroma and taste; typically a processed flavoring or finishing oil.
  • UPF
    garlic extract
    A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch, paprika extract, garlic extract, and paprika powder flavouring. These are industrial additives/flavourings, so the product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Baked Beans as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, paprika extract, garlic extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Baked Beans in tomato sauce by Sainsbury’s Organic, Organic baked beans by mr organic, Biona Organic Baked Beans Classic by Biona Organic. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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