No — Organic black beans is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid and contains only black beans and water, which are basic, minimally processed foods with no additives or industrial formulations. Therefore this product is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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No — Organic black beans by Biona Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only black beans and water, which are basic, minimally processed foods with no additives or industrial formulations. Therefore this product is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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.