Waitrose

Baked beans in tomato sauce

Barcode 5000169603550

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No — Baked beans in tomato sauce is not ultra-processed.

This product only contains basic culinary ingredients (beans, water, tomato paste, sugar, starch, salt, spices, garlic/onion powders) and a simple acidulant (citric acid). It has no refined industrial sweeteners (like glucose syrup, HFCS, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, flavourings, or other industrial additives, so it does not meet the NOVA definition of an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

organic haricot beans (49%)
OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a beverage, cooking medium, and ingredient. Note: the asterisk may indicate optional or certified water, but does not change its culinary use.
OK

organic tomato paste
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organic sugar

Raw or refined sugar produced from organic sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic sweetener.
OK

organic maize starch

A basic carbohydrate thickener derived from corn (maize); commonly used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to enhance flavour and preserve foods; typically sodium chloride.
OK

organic seasoning (onion powder, rice flour, salt, paprika, chilli powder, garlic powder)
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citric acid*

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Common questions about Baked beans in tomato sauce

Is Baked beans in tomato sauce ultra-processed?

No — Baked beans in tomato sauce by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product only contains basic culinary ingredients (beans, water, tomato paste, sugar, starch, salt, spices, garlic/onion powders) and a simple acidulant (citric acid). It has no refined industrial sweeteners (like glucose syrup, HFCS, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, flavourings, or other industrial additives, so it does not meet the NOVA definition of an ultra-processed food.

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.