Marks & Spencers, Marks & Spencer

Baked Beans

Barcode 29493951

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No — Baked Beans is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, minimally processed ingredients.

This baked bean product is not ultra-processed. It contains beans, tomatoes, water, agave syrup, cornflour, salt, and paprika—simple culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or additives that would indicate NOVA ultra-processing. Agave syrup is a traditional sweetener, and cornflour is a basic starch ingredient.

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

No — Baked Beans by Marks & Spencers, Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This baked bean product is not ultra-processed. It contains beans, tomatoes, water, agave syrup, cornflour, salt, and paprika—simple culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or additives that would indicate NOVA ultra-processing. Agave syrup is a traditional sweetener, and cornflour is a basic starch ingredient.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.