Yes — Taco Mixed Beans is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch and yeast extract, which are industrial additives. It also includes unspecified flavouring, another indicator of ultra-processing.
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Yes — Taco Mixed Beans by Four Seasons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch and yeast extract, which are industrial additives. It also includes unspecified flavouring, another indicator of ultra-processing.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Taco Mixed Beans as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, yeast extract, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Biona Organic Canned Beans - Mixed - 400g by Biona Organic Mixed Beans in water, Mixed Beans by Lidl, Mixed beans in water by Aldi. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.