Tesco

Baked Beans

Barcode 5031021945235

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Yes — Baked Beans is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). While it contains some basic ingredients (beans, water, tomato purée, sugar, salt, spices), it also includes several industrially processed ingredients and additives: modified maize starch, maltodextrin, paprika extract, colour (paprika extract), and flavouring. Modified maize starch and maltodextrin are refined starch derivatives used as thickeners and texture agents; paprika extract used as a colorant/flavouring and generic flavouring are industrial additives. According to NOVA criteria and the given rules, the presence of these ingredients makes the product UPF.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

haricot beans

Small white beans commonly used in stews, soups, and canned bean products.
OK

water

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

tomato purée

Cooked tomato product, thickened puree used as a base or sauce ingredient.
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

salt

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

onion powder

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
UPF

paprika extract

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

clove extract
UPF

capsicum extract

A spice-derived extract from Capsicum peppers, used for flavor and/or heat in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Beans by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). While it contains some basic ingredients (beans, water, tomato purée, sugar, salt, spices), it also includes several industrially processed ingredients and additives: modified maize starch, maltodextrin, paprika extract, colour (paprika extract), and flavouring. Modified maize starch and maltodextrin are refined starch derivatives used as thickeners and texture agents; paprika extract used as a colorant/flavouring and generic flavouring are industrial additives. According to NOVA criteria and the given rules, the presence of these ingredients makes the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Baked Beans as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, maltodextrin, colour (paprika extract), paprika extract, capsicum extract, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Baked Beans in tomato sauce by Sainsbury’s Organic, Organic baked beans by mr organic, Biona Organic Baked Beans Classic by Biona Organic. 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?

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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.

Baked Beans

Ingredients

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Common questions about Baked Beans

Is Baked Beans ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Beans?

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

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

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