Capsicana

The ultimate refried beans

Barcode 5060230050102

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Yes — The ultimate refried beans is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as UPF because it contains the additive guar gum, listed as “stabiliser: guar gum”, which is an industrially extracted gelling/thickening agent. Under NOVA, the presence of such additives used to modify texture is characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (beans, herbs, spices, sugar, molasses, vinegar), but the guar gum is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked pinto beans (96%) (water, pinto beans)
OK

chipotle paste (3%) (sugar, molasses, tomato puree, concentrated red pepper juice, water, salt, onion, chipotle chilli, smoked paprika, jalapeno, white wine vinegar, garlic)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

dried garlic (0.3%)
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

cumin (0.15%)
UPF

guar gum (stabiliser)

A plant-derived thickener and stabiliser used to improve texture and emulsion stability in foods.

Common questions about The ultimate refried beans

Is The ultimate refried beans ultra-processed?

Yes — The ultimate refried beans by Capsicana is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as UPF because it contains the additive guar gum, listed as “stabiliser: guar gum”, which is an industrially extracted gelling/thickening agent. Under NOVA, the presence of such additives used to modify texture is characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (beans, herbs, spices, sugar, molasses, vinegar), but the guar gum is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in The ultimate refried beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in The ultimate refried beans as an ultra-processed marker: guar gum (stabiliser). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.