Why is Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato Sauce classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system labels foods that contain industrial formulations, additives and multiple processing steps as ultra-processed; this product includes flavoring, Orion powder, modified maize starch, ground paprika, paprika extract, cinnamon extract, clove extract, garlic extract, and rapeseed oil, all of which are considered additives that move it into the NOVA 4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect diabetic or hypertensive individuals?

With 4.8 g of sugar and 0.57 g of salt per 100 g, the sugar amount is moderate and can raise blood glucose if consumed in large portions, while the salt level is below the average for similar products but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so people with diabetes or high blood pressure should monitor portion size.

Is Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato Sauce suitable for vegan, vegetarian, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is suitable for vegetarians and typically for vegans, although the flavoring component is marked as ‘maybe’ vegan; there are no wheat or gluten-containing ingredients, making it safe for gluten‑free diets.

Bramwells • 410g

Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato Sauce

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato Sauce is a canned plant-based meal composed mainly of haricot beans and tomato sauce. It belongs to the legumes and pulses group, carries a Nutri-Score of B, falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, and delivers low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g), modest protein (4.2 g) and fiber (3.9 g) per 100 g, with relatively low sugar (4.8 g), salt (0.57 g) and energy (88.7 kcal). However, the product contains several additives such as flavoring, modified maize starch, Orion powder and multiple spice extracts, which may be a drawback for those preferring minimally processed foods.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal13 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates14.9 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average baked-beans-in-tomato-sauce product, this can provides less sugar (4.8 g vs 6.3 g), less salt (0.57 g vs 1.11 g), and lower energy (88.7 kcal vs 100.6 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

HARCOT BEANS (50%), TOMATO (34%), Water, Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Orion Powder, Ground Paprika, Cinnamon Extract, Clove Extract, Flavouring, Garlic Extract, Rapeseed Oil, Colour Paprika Extract DIETARY ADVICE: Suitable for vegetarians 1/2 can of this product will provide one of your five daily portions of fruit and vege bles CAUTION: Care should be taken when opening and disposing of all cans. 410ge

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