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Jalfrezi Beans by Heinz
Heinz

Jalfrezi Beans

Barcode 5000157154330
Scanned  5  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Jalfrezi Beans is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains modified cornstarch, which is an industrially processed thickener, making the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    beans 51%
  • OK
    tomatoes 42%
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    modified cornstarch
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    jalfrezi seasoning (1%, ground coriander seed)
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    wheat flour (contains calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    turmeric (ground)
    A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
  • OK
    crushed chilli
  • OK
    paprika powder
    Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
  • OK
    ground clove
    A ground spice made from the dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum); used to impart warm, aromatic flavor.
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • OK
    rubbed fenugreek leaf
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    ground nutmeg
    Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    dried coriander leaf
    A dried herb from the coriander plant, used to add fresh herby aroma and flavor to dishes.

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Common questions about Jalfrezi Beans

Is Jalfrezi Beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Jalfrezi Beans by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains modified cornstarch, which is an industrially processed thickener, making the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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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