Spicy Baked Beans

Barcode 4061461584788

Yes — Spicy Baked Beans is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include modified corn starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive. Other ingredients like water, beans, tomatoes, sugar, salt, spices, vinegar, and dried brown rice are minimally processed, but the presence of modified corn starch is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

baked beans

A ready-to-eat canned legume dish typically made from haricot or navy beans cooked in a sauce (often tomato-based) with sweeteners, salt, and flavorings.
OK

tomatoes

Fresh or processed tomatoes used as a base or ingredient, high in water content and naturally sweet; commonly used as a cooking staple.
OK

sugar

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

modified corn starch

A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
OK

salt

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

brown rice

Whole-grain rice with only the outer husk removed; a basic staple grain.
OK

ground paprika

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

onion powder

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

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.

Common questions about Spicy Baked Beans

Is Spicy Baked Beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Spicy Baked Beans is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include modified corn starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive. Other ingredients like water, beans, tomatoes, sugar, salt, spices, vinegar, and dried brown rice are minimally processed, but the presence of modified corn starch is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Spicy Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spicy Baked Beans as ultra-processed markers: baked beans, modified corn starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.