Tomato Bean Stew

Barcode 940400036066

No — Tomato Bean Stew is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mostly whole foods (water, white beans, tomato, onion, herbs, spices). Sugar is a basic single-ingredient food, sunflower oil is a basic culinary oil, and cornflour is a simple refined starch; these are not considered ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, etc.). Therefore this product is not ultra-processed according to the specified NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

white beans (43%)
OK

tomato (32%)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

sugar

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

vegetable stock (carrot, onion, salt)
OK

cornflour

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

herbs (parsley, thyme, bay leaf)
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

salt

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

sodium

A key mineral used for electrolyte balance and as a food additive (often as salt) in many foods.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.

Common questions about Tomato Bean Stew

Is Tomato Bean Stew ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Bean Stew is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly whole foods (water, white beans, tomato, onion, herbs, spices). Sugar is a basic single-ingredient food, sunflower oil is a basic culinary oil, and cornflour is a simple refined starch; these are not considered ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, etc.). Therefore this product is not ultra-processed according to the specified NOVA-based criteria.

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.