Tesco

Reduced salt tesco baked beans

Barcode 5059512730856

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Yes — Reduced salt tesco baked beans is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, maltodextrin, flavouring, and paprika extract. Modified maize starch and maltodextrin are industrially processed starch derivatives used as thickeners or stabilizers, and flavouring and paprika extract are industrial formulations used to modify taste and color. According to the NOVA classification, the presence of these additives makes the product an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

haricot beans (48%)
OK

water tomato purée (19%)
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

ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
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

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent 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.
OK

rapeseed oil. suitable for vegans. 1 of your 5 a day = 1 can

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Common questions about Reduced salt tesco baked beans

Is Reduced salt tesco baked beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced salt tesco baked beans by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, maltodextrin, flavouring, and paprika extract. Modified maize starch and maltodextrin are industrially processed starch derivatives used as thickeners or stabilizers, and flavouring and paprika extract are industrial formulations used to modify taste and color. According to the NOVA classification, the presence of these additives makes the product an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Reduced salt tesco baked beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Reduced salt tesco baked beans as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, maltodextrin, onion extract, paprika extract, capsicum extract, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Reduced salt tesco 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.

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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.

Reduced salt tesco baked beans

Ingredients

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Common questions about Reduced salt tesco baked beans

Is Reduced salt tesco baked beans ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Reduced salt tesco baked beans are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Reduced salt tesco baked beans?

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

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

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