Branston

Reduced sugar and salt baked beans

Barcode 5000232902597

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Yes — Reduced sugar and salt baked beans is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, and it contains several UPF ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a thickener), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and the sweetener steviol glycosides (an extracted, purified high-intensity sweetener). The presence of these industrially processed additives is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the NOVA criteria.

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

spirit vinegar

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

reduced sodium sea salt

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

sweetener (steviol glycosides)
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 Reduced sugar and salt baked beans

Is Reduced sugar and salt baked beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced sugar and salt baked beans by Branston is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, and it contains several UPF ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a thickener), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and the sweetener steviol glycosides (an extracted, purified high-intensity sweetener). The presence of these industrially processed additives is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Reduced sugar and salt baked beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Reduced sugar and salt baked beans as ultra-processed markers: 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.