Aldi

Butter beans

Barcode 4088600140865

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Yes — Butter beans is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes additives such as ascorbic acid (antioxidant), sodium metabisulphite (preservative), and calcium chloride (firming agent), which are industrial additives. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives moves the product into the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

butter beans
OK

water

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

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative and antioxidant used in foods and beverages to prevent oxidation and browning; commonly used to preserve dried fruits, wine, and processed foods.
OK

calcium chloride

A simple inorganic salt used as a coagulant, firming agent, or acidity regulator in foods.

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Common questions about Butter beans

Is Butter beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Butter beans by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes additives such as ascorbic acid (antioxidant), sodium metabisulphite (preservative), and calcium chloride (firming agent), which are industrial additives. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives moves the product into the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Butter beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Butter beans as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Butter beans?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Butter Beans by Waitrose Duchy Organic, Waitrose, Duchy, Organic butter beans by Mr. Organic, So Organic Butter Beans by So Organic,Sainsburys. 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.

Butter beans

Ingredients

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Common questions about Butter beans

Is Butter beans ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Butter beans are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Butter beans?

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

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

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