M&S Eat Well

Baked Beans

Barcode 29494439

No — Baked Beans is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This baked bean product is not ultra-processed. It contains recognizable whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: haricot beans, tomatoes, water, agave syrup, cornflour, salt, and ground paprika. Agave syrup is a traditional sweetener, while cornflour is a basic starch; there are no artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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haricot beans

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

Red or yellow fruit from the tomato plant, used fresh or processed in sauces, soups, and dishes.
OK

water

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

agave syrup

A traditional natural sweetener extracted from the sap of the agave plant, used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

cornflour

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

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

ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

No — Baked Beans by M&S Eat Well is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This baked bean product is not ultra-processed. It contains recognizable whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: haricot beans, tomatoes, water, agave syrup, cornflour, salt, and ground paprika. Agave syrup is a traditional sweetener, while cornflour is a basic starch; there are no artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils.

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.