M&S Food

Red Kidney Beans in Chilli Sauce

Barcode 29061891

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — Red Kidney Beans in Chilli Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: beans, tomato puree, water, sugar, spices, cornflour, salt, garlic puree, herbs, and herb extracts/oil. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

red kidney beans

Common legume used as a protein source in cuisines worldwide; typically sold canned or dried.
OK

tomato puree (29%)
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.
OK

ground spices (chilli, paprika, cumin, coriander, black pepper)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
UPF

thyme extract

Concentrated flavor extract derived from thyme used to impart thyme flavor in dishes.
OK

oregano extract
UPF

basil extract

An extract derived from basil leaves, used as a flavoring or aroma enhancer; it is produced through processing and concentration.
OK

oregano oil

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Common questions about Red Kidney Beans in Chilli Sauce

Is Red Kidney Beans in Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Red Kidney Beans in Chilli Sauce by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: beans, tomato puree, water, sugar, spices, cornflour, salt, garlic puree, herbs, and herb extracts/oil. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Red Kidney Beans in Chilli Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Red Kidney Beans in Chilli Sauce as ultra-processed markers: thyme extract, basil extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.