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Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce by Sainsbury's,Hubbard's Foodstore
Sainsbury's,Hubbard's Foodstore

Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

Barcode 01002553
Scanned  66  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially produced refined sugar syrup), and flavouring (an added flavouring agent). These additives and industrial ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    haricot beans
    Small pale beans, commonly used in baked dishes and canned soups. Main ingredient in many stews.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Red or yellow fruit from the tomato plant, used fresh or processed in sauces, soups, and dishes.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    glucose-fructose syrup
    A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • 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
    Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
  • 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.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

Is Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce by Sainsbury's,Hubbard's Foodstore is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially produced refined sugar syrup), and flavouring (an added flavouring agent). These additives and industrial ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, glucose-fructose syrup, paprika extract, garlic extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce?

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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