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Yes — Butter Beans is ultra-processed.
The product contains additives typical of industrial processing: calcium chloride (firming agent) and sodium metabisulphite (antioxidant/preservative). These extracted, isolated additives classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though the main ingredients (butter beans, water) are minimally processed.
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Yes — Butter Beans by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains additives typical of industrial processing: calcium chloride (firming agent) and sodium metabisulphite (antioxidant/preservative). These extracted, isolated additives classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though the main ingredients (butter beans, water) are minimally processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Butter Beans by Waitrose Duchy Organic, Waitrose, Duchy, Organic butter beans by Mr. Organic, So Organic Butter Beans by So Organic,Sainsburys. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
