Sainsbury's

Vegetable Chili Bean Non Carne

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No — Vegetable Chili Bean Non Carne is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, beans, spices, tomato products, rapeseed oil, cornflour, sugar, salt, water). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato purée

Cooked tomato puree used as a base or ingredient in sauces and dishes.
OK

red pepper (15%)
OK

onion (12%)
OK

tomatoes (9%)
OK

red kidney beans (9%)
OK

carrot

A root vegetable with a sweet, crisp texture. Commonly used in cooking fresh, steamed, or roasted.
OK

black turtle beans (8%)
OK

potatoes (8%) cornflour
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

sugar

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

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

salt

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

water

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

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Vegetable Chili Bean Non Carne

Is Vegetable Chili Bean Non Carne ultra-processed?

No — Vegetable Chili Bean Non Carne by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, beans, spices, tomato products, rapeseed oil, cornflour, sugar, salt, water). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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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.

Vegetable Chili Bean Non Carne

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Is Vegetable Chili Bean Non Carne ultra-processed?

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