Marks & Spencer

No added sugar baked beans in tomato sauce

Barcode 29245994

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Yes — No added sugar baked beans in tomato sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including paprika extract, natural flavourings, garlic extract (all pre-identified UPF ingredients), as well as the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides. These extracted and industrially processed additives move the product into the ultra-processed (UPF) category, even though the base ingredients (beans, tomatoes, water, cornflour, salt, vinegar, dried onions, paprika, basil extract, onion oil) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

haricot beans

Small white beans commonly used in stews, soups, and canned bean products.
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes; 37% indicated as part of the product composition.
OK

water

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

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
UPF

steviol glycosides (stevia)

A high-intensity non-nutritive sweetener extracted from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, used to sweeten products.
UPF

basil extract

An extract derived from basil leaves, used as a flavoring or aroma enhancer; it is produced through processing and concentration.
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 No added sugar baked beans in tomato sauce

Is No added sugar baked beans in tomato sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — No added sugar baked beans in tomato sauce by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including paprika extract, natural flavourings, garlic extract (all pre-identified UPF ingredients), as well as the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides. These extracted and industrially processed additives move the product into the ultra-processed (UPF) category, even though the base ingredients (beans, tomatoes, water, cornflour, salt, vinegar, dried onions, paprika, basil extract, onion oil) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in No added sugar baked beans in tomato sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in No added sugar baked beans in tomato sauce as ultra-processed markers: paprika extract, natural flavourings, steviol glycosides (stevia), basil extract, garlic 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.