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Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce by Morrisons
Morrisons

Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

Barcode 5010251569190
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and extracts, including modified maize starch, paprika extract, flavouring, and capsicum extract, which are used as thickeners and flavor enhancers in industrial formulations.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    haricot beans (53%)
  • OK
    tomato purée (24%)
  • 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.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    clove extract
  • OK
    cinnamon extract
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    capsicum extract
    A spice-derived extract from Capsicum peppers, used for flavor and/or heat in foods.
  • OK
    garlic oil. nutrition

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Common questions about Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

Is Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and extracts, including modified maize starch, paprika extract, flavouring, and capsicum extract, which are used as thickeners and flavor enhancers in industrial formulations.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, paprika extract, flavouring, capsicum extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce?

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.

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