Spiced Pinto Beans

Barcode 5063334032494

No — Spiced Pinto Beans is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients (beans, spices, sugar, treacle, oils, vinegar, vegetable powders, tomato paste, cornflour). No industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, or other cosmetic additives) are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked pinto beans (95%) (water, pinto beans)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

black treacle

A dark, viscous syrup produced during sugar refining; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and desserts.
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

salt

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

concentrated red pepper juice
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

cumin powder

Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

oregano

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

chipotle chilli powder

Ground dried chipotle peppers (smoked jalapeño peppers) used as a spice.
OK

jalapeño chilli powder
OK

white wine vinegar

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

rapeseed oil

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

garlic oil

Oil infused with garlic flavor, used as a cooking oil or flavoring. Could be pure garlic-infused oil or a formulation with additives.
OK

onion oil

Oil infused with onion flavor, used to impart onion aroma and taste; typically a processed flavoring or finishing oil.

Common questions about Spiced Pinto Beans

Is Spiced Pinto Beans ultra-processed?

No — Spiced Pinto Beans is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients (beans, spices, sugar, treacle, oils, vinegar, vegetable powders, tomato paste, cornflour). No industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, or other cosmetic additives) are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.