Odysea

Baked gigantes beans

Barcode 5029223011629

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Yes — Baked gigantes beans is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive preservative (potassium metabisulphite (sulphites)), which is an industrial preservative and falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients such as beans, water, sunflower oil, tomato paste, tomatoes, onions, sugar, salt, extra virgin olive oil, and herbs & spices are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of the preservative is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

beans (60%)
OK

water

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato puree used as a base flavor in many dishes; common culinary ingredient.
OK

tomatoes (5%)
OK

onions

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

sugar

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

salt

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

extra virgin olive oil

High-quality olive oil pressed without chemical refinement, used for cooking and finishing; the (1%) may refer to its proportion in a product.
OK

herbs & spices
UPF

potassium metabisulphite (sulphites)

Preservative additive used to prevent oxidation and microbial growth; a refined chemical additive.

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Common questions about Baked gigantes beans

Is Baked gigantes beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked gigantes beans by Odysea is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive preservative (potassium metabisulphite (sulphites)), which is an industrial preservative and falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients such as beans, water, sunflower oil, tomato paste, tomatoes, onions, sugar, salt, extra virgin olive oil, and herbs & spices are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of the preservative is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Baked gigantes beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Baked gigantes beans as an ultra-processed marker: potassium metabisulphite (sulphites). 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.