Marks & Spencer

refried beans

Barcode 29377381

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

No — refried beans is not ultra-processed.

Contains only legumes, vegetables, spices, salt, cornflour, and concentrated lime juice. No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial flavors, or emulsifiers, so it is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pinto beans (63%)
OK

water

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

onions (13%)
OK

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

ground spices (cumin smoked paprika chilli powder black pepper)
OK

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
OK

roasted garlic purée

Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and dishes.
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

concentrated lime juice

A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.

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Common questions about refried beans

Is refried beans ultra-processed?

No — refried beans by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains only legumes, vegetables, spices, salt, cornflour, and concentrated lime juice. No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial flavors, or emulsifiers, so it is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.