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Spicy Mexican Bean Bake by Ginsters
Ginsters

Spicy Mexican Bean Bake

Barcode 5010718317517
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Spicy Mexican Bean Bake is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF under the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    _wheat_ flour (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mixed beans (red kidney beans)
  • OK
    black turtle beans (16%)
  • OK
    vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed)
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Edible seeds of the sunflower plant, often used toasted or raw in dishes.
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    pepper (red, green)
  • OK
    mature cheddar cheese (_milk_)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    tomato puree
    A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    _egg_
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    _milk_
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    ancho chilli powder
  • OK
    cocoa powder
    Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
  • 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
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
  • OK
    lemon zest
    Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    dried leek
  • OK
    mustard flour
    Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Spicy Mexican Bean Bake

Is Spicy Mexican Bean Bake ultra-processed?

Yes — Spicy Mexican Bean Bake by Ginsters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF under the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

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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