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BEANZ In a rich tomato sauce NO ADDED SUGAR by HEINZ
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BEANZ In a rich tomato sauce NO ADDED SUGAR

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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — BEANZ In a rich tomato sauce NO ADDED SUGAR is ultra-processed.

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This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, natural flavouring, spice extracts, sweetener (steviol glycosides), and herb extract. These extracted or industrially formulated additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. The beans, tomatoes, water, vinegar, salt, and naturally occurring sugars do not independently make it ultra-processed.

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Common questions about BEANZ In a rich tomato sauce NO ADDED SUGAR

Is BEANZ In a rich tomato sauce NO ADDED SUGAR ultra-processed?

Yes — BEANZ In a rich tomato sauce NO ADDED SUGAR by HEINZ is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, natural flavouring, spice extracts, sweetener (steviol glycosides), and herb extract. These extracted or industrially formulated additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. The beans, tomatoes, water, vinegar, salt, and naturally occurring sugars do not independently make it ultra-processed.

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.

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