Baxters

Baby beetroot

Barcode 5012427091900

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Yes — Baby beetroot is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium saccharin, an artificial sweetener that is an industrial additive according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

beetroot

Root vegetable from the beet family, commonly eaten raw, roasted, or pickled; naturally sweet and earthy flavor.
OK

water

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

barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting barley malt with acetic acid bacteria to create a tangy, acidic liquid used in pickling, condiments, and dressings.
OK

acetic acid

Acetic acid used as acidity regulator or acidulant in foods; a simple, standalone chemical often used in small amounts to adjust pH and flavor.
OK

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

sodium saccharin

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to replace sugar in foods and drinks; very sweet, calorie-free; often used in diet products and as a flavor enhancer partner. Considered an additive and is commonly used in processed foods.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Not Ultra-Processed

Sweet & tender baby beetroot

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Common questions about Baby beetroot

Is Baby beetroot ultra-processed?

Yes — Baby beetroot by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium saccharin, an artificial sweetener that is an industrial additive according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Baby beetroot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Baby beetroot as an ultra-processed marker: sodium saccharin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baby beetroot?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sweet & tender baby beetroot by Waitrose, Sliced Beetroot by Sainsbury's,By Sainsbury's, Sliced beetroot by Heinz. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Baby beetroot

Ingredients

Healthier alternatives

Common questions about Baby beetroot

Is Baby beetroot ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Baby beetroot are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Baby beetroot?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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