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Yes — Heinz Beans - Snap pots is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour and spice extracts, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives. According to the given rules, the presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product UPF, even though many other ingredients (beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, cornflour, salt, ascorbic acid, herb extract) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.
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Yes — Heinz Beans - Snap pots by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour and spice extracts, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives. According to the given rules, the presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product UPF, even though many other ingredients (beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, cornflour, salt, ascorbic acid, herb extract) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Heinz Beans - Snap pots 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.
