No — Borlotti beans in water is not ultra-processed.
Ingredients are borlotti beans, water, and a basic firming agent (calcium chloride). These are minimally processed, and calcium chloride is a simple mineral salt used for texture, not an ultra-processing additive under the given criteria.
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No — Borlotti beans in water by By sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are borlotti beans, water, and a basic firming agent (calcium chloride). These are minimally processed, and calcium chloride is a simple mineral salt used for texture, not an ultra-processing additive under the given criteria.
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.