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Weisse Bohnen an Tomatensauce / Haricots blancs à la sauce tomate

Barcode 20475604

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Yes — Weisse Bohnen an Tomatensauce / Haricots blancs à la sauce tomate is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, maltodextrin, garlic extract, natural chilli flavouring, and spice extracts, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

baked beans in tomato sauce ingredients 51% haricot beans
OK

water

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

5.5% triple concentrated tomato purée
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.
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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

spice extracts (clove, paprika, capsicum, cinnamon)
OK

natural chilli flavouring
UPF

garlic extract

A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.
OK

antioxidant: ascorbic acid; acidity regulator: citric acid

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Common questions about Weisse Bohnen an Tomatensauce / Haricots blancs à la sauce tomate

Is Weisse Bohnen an Tomatensauce / Haricots blancs à la sauce tomate ultra-processed?

Yes — Weisse Bohnen an Tomatensauce / Haricots blancs à la sauce tomate by Freshona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, maltodextrin, garlic extract, natural chilli flavouring, and spice extracts, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Weisse Bohnen an Tomatensauce / Haricots blancs à la sauce tomate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Weisse Bohnen an Tomatensauce / Haricots blancs à la sauce tomate as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, maltodextrin, garlic extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Weisse Bohnen an Tomatensauce / Haricots blancs à la sauce tomate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including 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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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.