Tesco

Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce

Barcode 5018374441089

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Yes — Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including pre-identified UPF potato pork sausages with herb and spice extracts and yeast extract, as well as modified maize starch and flavouring. Therefore it is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

haricot beans

D dried or canned small white beans, commonly used in stews and salads; high in protein and fiber.
OK

tomato purée

Concentrated tomato product made by cooking tomatoes to reduce water content; used as a base sauce.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

salt

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

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk, used as a carbohydrate sweetener in dairy and baked products.
OK

herb and spice extracts with added minerals and vitamins (pepper, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)

A seasoned blend of herb and spice extracts with added minerals and vitamins used for flavoring and fortification in foods.
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
UPF

potato pork sausages (16%) [pork

Processed meat product containing pork and potato; a ready-to-cook/ready-to-eat sausage.
OK

water

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

wheat flour

A basic flour made from grinding wheat kernels; may contain added ingredients in parentheses but used as a primary baking ingredient.
UPF

herb and spice extracts

A flavoring ingredient consisting of extracts from various herbs and spices; used to impart aroma and taste.
UPF

yeast extract (and water)

Yeast extract, an umami-rich flavor enhancer produced by autolysis or extraction of yeast cells; water may be present as a solvent.
OK

sugar

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

onion powder. paprika
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

flavouring. made using british pork ausage filled into u.k. & non-u.k. beef casings

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Common questions about Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce

Is Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including pre-identified UPF potato pork sausages with herb and spice extracts and yeast extract, as well as modified maize starch and flavouring. Therefore it is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce as ultra-processed markers: potato pork sausages (16%) [pork, herb and spice extracts, yeast extract (and water), modified maize starch, paprika 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?

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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.