Branston

Baked Beans

Barcode 5000232875303

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Yes — Baked Beans is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener) and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). These additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, and spices.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

beans

Common edible legumes (likely canned or prepared beans comprising 51% of the product).
OK

tomatoes

Tomatoes as the primary ingredient, accounting for 38% of the product; a basic fresh fruit used as food.
OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

reduced sodium sea salt

Sea salt with reduced sodium content; a basic mineral ingredient used for seasoning.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans by Branston is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener) and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). These additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, and spices.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Baked Beans as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Baked Beans in tomato sauce by Sainsbury’s Organic, Organic baked beans by mr organic, Biona Organic Baked Beans Classic by Biona Organic. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Baked Beans

Ingredients

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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