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Baked Beans by M&S Eat Well
M&S Eat Well

Baked Beans

Barcode 29149858
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Baked Beans is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives/ingredients, specifically paprika extract and garlic extract, which are extracted flavoring agents. According to the criteria, extracted or isolated additives, even from natural sources, and these pre-identified UPF ingredients make the product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    haricot beans
    Small white beans commonly used in stews, soups, and canned bean products.
  • OK
    tomatoes (33%)
  • 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
    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
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • OK
    dried onions
    Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • OK
    onion oil
    Oil infused with onion flavor, used to impart onion aroma and taste; typically a processed flavoring or finishing oil.
  • UPF
    garlic extract
    A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans by M&S Eat Well is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives/ingredients, specifically paprika extract and garlic extract, which are extracted flavoring agents. According to the criteria, extracted or isolated additives, even from natural sources, and these pre-identified UPF ingredients make the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Baked Beans as ultra-processed markers: paprika extract, garlic extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Baked Beans in tomato sauce by Sainsbury’s Organic, 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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