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Mixed Bean Salad by Waitrose
Waitrose

Mixed Bean Salad

Barcode 5000169666906
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Mixed Bean Salad is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (beans, vegetables, oil, vinegar, sugar, herbs, spices, salt, cornflour). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    butter beans
  • OK
    black turtle beans
    Small dark beans with a creamy texture and mild flavor; typically used in Latin American and Caribbean dishes.
  • OK
    sweetcorn
    Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    red kidney beans
    A variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) used as a staple legume in many cuisines.
  • OK
    borlotti beans
    Bor­lotti beans are a small, oval, cream-colored bean with red-brown speckles, commonly used in Italian and Mediterranean dishes. They are legumes rich in protein and fiber and can be cooked and eaten as a whole bean.
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    red onion
    Red onion, a pungent bulb frequently used as a base flavor or garnish in cooking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.

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Common questions about Mixed Bean Salad

Is Mixed Bean Salad ultra-processed?

No — Mixed Bean Salad by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (beans, vegetables, oil, vinegar, sugar, herbs, spices, salt, cornflour). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing 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.

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