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3 Bean salad by Marks And Spencer
Marks And Spencer

3 Bean salad

Barcode 00537872
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — 3 Bean salad is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or common culinary ingredients (beans, vegetables, basic vegetable oils, vinegar, herbs, spices, cornflour, mustard). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    black beans (25%)
  • OK
    cannellini beans (24%)
  • OK
    borlotti beans (19%)
  • OK
    peppers
    A general term for various edible peppers, often bell peppers or chili peppers, used fresh or cooked.
  • OK
    sweetcorn
    Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed)
    A neutral-tasting cooking oil extracted from sunflower and/or rapeseed; used for frying and sautéing.
  • OK
    mint infused vegetable oil
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    apple juice concentrate
    Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    chives
    A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • OK
    dried mustard
    A spice made from ground mustard seeds that has been dried; adds sharp, pungent flavor in condiments and sauces.
  • OK
    mustard seeds
    Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    mustard husk
    Husk from mustard seeds, used as a spice or ingredient in blends; often dried and ground.

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Common questions about 3 Bean salad

Is 3 Bean salad ultra-processed?

No — 3 Bean salad by Marks And Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or common culinary ingredients (beans, vegetables, basic vegetable oils, vinegar, herbs, spices, cornflour, mustard). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.

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