Baxters

Jackfruit Three Bean & Chipotle Chilli

Barcode 5012427309708

Yes — Jackfruit Three Bean & Chipotle Chilli is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Other ingredients such as maize starch, cornflour, potato starch, and citric acid are processed but, by themselves, would not necessarily make the product UPF according to the given rules. However, the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

toes
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

black-eyed beans (6%)
OK

haricot beans (6%)
OK

redopers
OK

kidney beans (5%)
OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

sweetcorn

Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

jackfruit (3%)
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (1%) (chipotle peppers, water, tomato paste, salt, sugar, onion)
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

mixed spices salt
OK

sugar

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

mixed herbs
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Jackfruit Three Bean & Chipotle Chilli

Is Jackfruit Three Bean & Chipotle Chilli ultra-processed?

Yes — Jackfruit Three Bean & Chipotle Chilli by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Other ingredients such as maize starch, cornflour, potato starch, and citric acid are processed but, by themselves, would not necessarily make the product UPF according to the given rules. However, the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Jackfruit Three Bean & Chipotle Chilli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Jackfruit Three Bean & Chipotle Chilli as an ultra-processed marker: yeast 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.

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.