Old El Paso

Haricots Sautés

Barcode 0058300060019

Yes — Haricots Sautés is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. In addition, it also includes natural flavour, which is an industrial flavoring additive. Other ingredients like cooked pinto beans, water, salt/sea salt, tomato paste, soybean oil, chilli pepper, sugar, dried onion, and dried garlic are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of yeast extract and natural flavour is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked pinto bean
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

soybean oil
OK

chilli pepper
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

dried onion natural flavour
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.

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Common questions about Haricots Sautés

Is Haricots Sautés ultra-processed?

Yes — Haricots Sautés by Old El Paso is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. In addition, it also includes natural flavour, which is an industrial flavoring additive. Other ingredients like cooked pinto beans, water, salt/sea salt, tomato paste, soybean oil, chilli pepper, sugar, dried onion, and dried garlic are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of yeast extract and natural flavour is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Haricots Sautés are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Haricots Sautés as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.