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

Baked Beans

Barcode 29494439
Not Ultra-Processed

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.

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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?

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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.

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