No — Canned Black Beans is not ultra-processed.
Ingredients are just organic black beans and water, with no additives, refined industrial ingredients, or ultra-processed components. This is a minimally processed canned legume (NOVA 1–2).
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No — Canned Black Beans is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are just organic black beans and water, with no additives, refined industrial ingredients, or ultra-processed components. This is a minimally processed canned legume (NOVA 1–2).
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.