Princes

Plant based Mexican mixed bean chilli

Barcode 5000232027924

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Yes — Plant based Mexican mixed bean chilli is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive according to NOVA-style criteria, even though the rest of the ingredients are minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

red kidney beans (11%)
OK

black turtle beans (10%)
OK

pinto beans (10%)
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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

water. modified maize starch
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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dark muscovado sugar
OK

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
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

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

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

chipotle chilli powder

Ground dried chipotle peppers (smoked jalapeño peppers) used as a spice.
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.

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Common questions about Plant based Mexican mixed bean chilli

Is Plant based Mexican mixed bean chilli ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant based Mexican mixed bean chilli by Princes is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive according to NOVA-style criteria, even though the rest of the ingredients are minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients.

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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