Tesco

Baked Beans

Barcode 5059697743597

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Baked Beans is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include modified maize starch, maltodextrin, and paprika extract, which are industrially processed additives used as thickeners, stabilizers, or color/flavor enhancers according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

5 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

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

clove extract
UPF

capsicum extract

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

flavouring. suitable for vegans nutrition as sold typical values % per ½ of a can ri* energy 100g (210g) 328kj 688kj 8% fat carbohydrate of which sugars

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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). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include modified maize starch, maltodextrin, and paprika extract, which are industrially processed additives used as thickeners, stabilizers, or color/flavor enhancers according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Baked Beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Baked Beans as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, maltodextrin, onion extract, paprika extract, capsicum extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.