Sainsbury’s Organic

Baked Beans in tomato sauce

Barcode 01208610

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No — Baked Beans in tomato sauce is not ultra-processed.

This product consists of beans, tomatoes, water, basic sugar, starch and salt, plus simple seasonings and common food acids (citric and malic acid). These are all basic culinary ingredients or standard acidity regulators, without industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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haricot beans

Small white beans commonly used in stews and salads; a legume rich in protein and fiber.
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tomatoes

Fleshy, red fruit used as a vegetable; provides vitamin C, lycopene, and flavor.
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water

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

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

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
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sea salt

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

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
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malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
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rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
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nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
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garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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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.
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mace

The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
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cassia (chinese cinnamon)

Bark from Cinnamomum cassia, closely related to true cinnamon with a strong, sweet-spicy flavor; used ground or as sticks in baking and savory dishes.

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Common questions about Baked Beans in tomato sauce

Is Baked Beans in tomato sauce ultra-processed?

No — Baked Beans in tomato sauce by Sainsbury’s Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product consists of beans, tomatoes, water, basic sugar, starch and salt, plus simple seasonings and common food acids (citric and malic acid). These are all basic culinary ingredients or standard acidity regulators, without industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.