No — Refried beans is not ultra-processed.
The ingredients are mostly whole foods (beans, vegetables, spices). Citric acid as an acidity regulator is a basic additive allowed by the guidelines and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed.
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UPF
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UPF
Chicken and Lentil with Butternut Squash
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Not UPF
Tesco Three Bean Chilli Soup
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Not UPF
Cream of Chicken Soup
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UPF
Taco Mixed Beans
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UPF
Vegetable Soup
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UPF
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No — Refried beans by gran luchito is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly whole foods (beans, vegetables, spices). Citric acid as an acidity regulator is a basic additive allowed by the guidelines and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed.
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.