Lidl

Baked Beans

Barcode 4052917958390

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Yes — Baked Beans is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed because of several industrial additives and flavouring extracts.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, flavourings, basil extract, and paprika extract colour. These industrially processed additives and extracts are UPF ingredients under the NOVA classification. The beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, salt, vinegar, onion powder, and paprika powder do not independently make it ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

haricot beans

Small white beans widely used in French and European cuisine; a staple legume used in soups, stews, and salads.
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

salt

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

basil extract

An extract derived from basil leaves, used as a flavoring or aroma enhancer; it is produced through processing and concentration.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, flavourings, basil extract, and paprika extract colour. These industrially processed additives and extracts are UPF ingredients under the NOVA classification. The beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, salt, vinegar, onion powder, and paprika powder do not independently make it ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Baked Beans as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavourings, basil extract, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Baked Beans in tomato sauce by Sainsbury’s Organic, Organic baked beans by mr organic, Biona Organic Baked Beans Classic by Biona Organic. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Baked Beans

Ingredients

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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