Yes — Cannellini beans is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes a firming agent (E509, calcium chloride), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Biona Organic Canned Beans - Mixed - 400g
Biona Organic Mixed Beans in water
Not UPF
Haricots Lingots
La belle chaurienne
Not UPF
Mixed Bean Medley
Aldi
Not UPF
Brown basmati rice by sainsburys
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Smooth peanut butter
Meridian
Not UPF
Drizzler Super Smooth Peanut Butter
Whole Earth
Not UPF
Smooth Peanut Butter
Pip & Nut
Not UPF
100% Nuts Smooth Peanut Butter
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Meridian, Meridian Foods
Not UPF
Original Roast Crunchy Peanut Butter
ManiLife
Not UPF
Yes — Cannellini beans by Eat Well is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes a firming agent (E509, calcium chloride), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability.
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.