No — Low Sugar Baked Beans is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid and contains mostly whole foods (beans, vegetables, oil, seasonings). Agave syrup is a traditional sweetener, maize starch is a basic ingredient, and ascorbic acid is a simple vitamin C additive; none of these fall under NOVA-style ultra-processed additives like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or industrial syrups. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed under the given rules.
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No — Low Sugar Baked Beans by Suma is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains mostly whole foods (beans, vegetables, oil, seasonings). Agave syrup is a traditional sweetener, maize starch is a basic ingredient, and ascorbic acid is a simple vitamin C additive; none of these fall under NOVA-style ultra-processed additives like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or industrial syrups. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed under the given rules.
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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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.