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Mexican Fajita Beans

Barcode 5011157997308
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Mexican Fajita Beans is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including yeast extract, onion extract, natural flavouring, garlic extract and other industrially processed ingredients, classifying it as UPF according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked black beans (28%)
  • OK
    vegetables (25%) (sweetcorn, red peppers, green peppers, onions)
  • OK
    cooked black eye beans (22%)
  • OK
    tomatoes (9%) (tomato, tomato juice)
  • OK
    tomato paste (4.6%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • 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
    smoked paprika (1%)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    date powder
    Powdered product made from dried dates, a single-ingredient fruit product used as a natural sweetener or ingredient.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    molasses
    A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    natural colour (paprika extract)
  • 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
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    concentrated red pepper juice
  • OK
    garlic granules
    Dried granules made from garlic, used as a seasoning. Concentrated form of garlic with strong aroma.
  • OK
    dried red pepper
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • 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
    lime zest
    The outer colored skin of a lime, grated or peeled to release aromatic oils and citrus flavor.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    dried oregano
    A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
  • UPF
    onion extract
    A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
  • OK
    chipotle chilli
    A chili pepper dried and smoked, used to add heat and smoky flavor. Common in Mexican cuisine.
  • OK
    jalapeno powder
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    dried parsley
    Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
  • UPF
    garlic extract
    A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.

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Common questions about Mexican Fajita Beans

Is Mexican Fajita Beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Mexican Fajita Beans by Tilda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including yeast extract, onion extract, natural flavouring, garlic extract and other industrially processed ingredients, classifying it as UPF according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Mexican Fajita Beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Mexican Fajita Beans as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, onion extract, natural flavouring, garlic extract. 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.

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