Napolina

Butter Beans in Water

Barcode 5000232844255

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No — Butter Beans in Water is not ultra-processed.

The product contains whole butter beans, water, and simple food additives (calcium chloride as a firming agent and ascorbic acid and sodium metabisulphite as antioxidants). These are basic processing aids and preservatives, not industrial formulations like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups. Under NOVA, this would be classified as a minimally processed or lightly processed food, not an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

butter beans

Legume-based ingredient, likely canned or preserved beans used as a source of fiber and protein.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

calcium chloride (firming agent)

Calcium chloride is an edible salt used as a firming agent in canned vegetables, pickles, and various foods.
UPF

antioxidants (ascorbic acid, sodium metabisulphite)

A blend of antioxidants and a sulfur-containing preservative used to prevent oxidation and maintain freshness; commonly present as food additives.

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Common questions about Butter Beans in Water

Is Butter Beans in Water ultra-processed?

No — Butter Beans in Water by Napolina is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains whole butter beans, water, and simple food additives (calcium chloride as a firming agent and ascorbic acid and sodium metabisulphite as antioxidants). These are basic processing aids and preservatives, not industrial formulations like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups. Under NOVA, this would be classified as a minimally processed or lightly processed food, not an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Butter Beans in Water are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Butter Beans in Water as an ultra-processed marker: antioxidants (ascorbic acid, sodium metabisulphite). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.