Four Seasons

Mixed Beans

Barcode 4088600140872

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No — Mixed Beans is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of beans, water, and a basic firming agent (calcium chloride). There are no industrial formulations, refined syrups, artificial additives, or cosmetic processing agents associated with ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Calcium chloride is a simple mineral salt used for texture and does not make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mixed beans(black eyed beans, chickpeas, haricot beans, pinto beans, red kidney beans, adzuki beans)
OK

water

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

calcium chloride

A mineral salt used as a firming agent to help retain firmness and texture in foods, often used in pickles, canned vegetables, and tofu coagulation.

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Common questions about Mixed Beans

Is Mixed Beans ultra-processed?

No — Mixed Beans by Four Seasons is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of beans, water, and a basic firming agent (calcium chloride). There are no industrial formulations, refined syrups, artificial additives, or cosmetic processing agents associated with ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Calcium chloride is a simple mineral salt used for texture and does not make the product 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?

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.