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Everyday essentials baked beans in tomato sauce by Everyday essentials
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Everyday essentials baked beans in tomato sauce

Barcode 4088600072494
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Everyday essentials baked beans in tomato sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), modified maize starch (an industrially modified starch used as a thickener), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), and flavouring (an industrial flavor additive). These move the product into the NOVA ultra-processed category even though it also contains basic ingredients like beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, and salt.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    haricot beans 45%
  • OK
    tomatoes 27%
  • 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
    glucose-fructose syrup
    A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • 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
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    spice extracts
    Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.

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Common questions about Everyday essentials baked beans in tomato sauce

Is Everyday essentials baked beans in tomato sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Everyday essentials baked beans in tomato sauce by Everyday essentials is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), modified maize starch (an industrially modified starch used as a thickener), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), and flavouring (an industrial flavor additive). These move the product into the NOVA ultra-processed category even though it also contains basic ingredients like beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, and salt.

Which ingredients in Everyday essentials baked beans in tomato sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Everyday essentials baked beans in tomato sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch, maltodextrin, flavouring, spice extracts. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Everyday essentials baked beans in tomato sauce?

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.

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