Heinz

Chilli Black Beans

Barcode 5000157156440

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No — Chilli Black Beans is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This is a minimally processed bean-based dish made with black beans, vegetables, herbs, spices, rapeseed oil, cornflour, salt, lemon juice, and vinegar. These are basic culinary ingredients, and none qualifies as an ultra-processed ingredient under the specified NOVA guidance. It is therefore not ultra-processed.

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Common questions about Chilli Black Beans

Is Chilli Black Beans ultra-processed?

No — Chilli Black Beans by Heinz is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a minimally processed bean-based dish made with black beans, vegetables, herbs, spices, rapeseed oil, cornflour, salt, lemon juice, and vinegar. These are basic culinary ingredients, and none qualifies as an ultra-processed ingredient under the specified NOVA guidance. It is therefore not 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.

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.