Mixed Bean Salad

Barcode 4061461308513

No — Mixed Bean Salad is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mixed beans, water, salt, a small amount of sugar, and simple additives: acidity regulator E270 (lactic acid) and antioxidant E300 (vitamin C), which are basic food additives commonly used for preservation and are not considered ultra-processed industrial formulations in the NOVA sense. There are no refined industrial sweeteners (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or highly processed fats such as palm fruit oil. Therefore, this canned bean product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients: mixed beans (48%) (kidney beans, haricot beans, chick peas, red kidney beans)
OK

water

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

salt

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

sugar

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

acidity regulator (e270)
OK

antioxidant (e300)

Common questions about Mixed Bean Salad

Is Mixed Bean Salad ultra-processed?

No — Mixed Bean Salad is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mixed beans, water, salt, a small amount of sugar, and simple additives: acidity regulator E270 (lactic acid) and antioxidant E300 (vitamin C), which are basic food additives commonly used for preservation and are not considered ultra-processed industrial formulations in the NOVA sense. There are no refined industrial sweeteners (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or highly processed fats such as palm fruit oil. Therefore, this canned bean product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.