Branston

Baked Beans with Sausages

Barcode 5000232902184

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Yes — Baked Beans with Sausages is ultra-processed.

Product contains clear ultra-processed ingredients/additives including yeast extract, modified maize starch, flavourings, stabiliser (diphosphates), and beef collagen casing, so it is classified as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

beans

Canned or dried edible legumes typical in dishes; high in protein and fiber.
OK

tomatoes

Red or yellow fruit from the tomato plant, used fresh or processed in sauces, soups, and dishes.
OK

pork sausages (16%) (pork (66%))
OK

water

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

wheat flour (contains calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin, niacin)
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

lactose [milk]
UPF

stabiliser (diphosphates)

A food additive used as a stabiliser; diphosphates are inorganic phosphate stabilisers.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

spice and herb extracts
OK

beef collagen casing
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

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

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

fennel seed
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 with Sausages

Is Baked Beans with Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans with Sausages by Branston is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains clear ultra-processed ingredients/additives including yeast extract, modified maize starch, flavourings, stabiliser (diphosphates), and beef collagen casing, so it is classified as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans with Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Baked Beans with Sausages as ultra-processed markers: stabiliser (diphosphates), yeast extract, modified maize starch, flavourings. 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.