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Yes — BEANZ In a rich tomato sauce is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour and spice extracts, which are pre-identified industrially processed UPF ingredients. Herb extract also represents an extracted flavouring ingredient. The beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, and salt are not the factors driving the UPF classification.
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Yes — BEANZ In a rich tomato sauce by HEINZ is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour and spice extracts, which are pre-identified industrially processed UPF ingredients. Herb extract also represents an extracted flavouring ingredient. The beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, and salt are not the factors driving the UPF classification.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in BEANZ In a rich tomato sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), spice extracts. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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.
