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Yes — Baked Beanz Barbecue is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, smoke flavourings, and added colours (plain caramel, paprika extract), which are industrial additives/flavourings according to NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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Yes — Baked Beanz Barbecue by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, smoke flavourings, and added colours (plain caramel, paprika extract), which are industrial additives/flavourings according to NOVA.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Baked Beanz Barbecue as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch (corn). 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.
