Heinz

Baked Beans&Sausages200g

Barcode 5000157024930

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Yes — Baked Beans&Sausages200g is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients: emulsifier (triphosphates), modified cornflour, and spirit vinegar (a distilled, industrial vinegar). These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

beans (40%)
OK

tomatoes

Fresh or ripe tomato fruit, commonly used as a base in sauces and salads.
OK

pork sausages (15%)
OK

pork (55%)
OK

water

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

pea starch

Starch extracted from peas; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

vegetable fibre

Plant-derived dietary fibre often used as a texture enhancer or bulking agent.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

emulsifier (triphosphates)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
OK

herb extract

Derived from herbs to impart aroma or flavor; can be used as a natural flavoring or aroma ingredient.

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Common questions about Baked Beans&Sausages200g

Is Baked Beans&Sausages200g ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans&Sausages200g by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients: emulsifier (triphosphates), modified cornflour, and spirit vinegar (a distilled, industrial vinegar). These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans&Sausages200g are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Baked Beans&Sausages200g as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), spice extracts. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.