Why is Baked Beans classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the beans are cooked, blended with reconstituted tomato purée and combined with industrial ingredients such as added sugar, modified maize starch and flavourings; although no listed food‑additive codes appear, these processing aids count as additives.

How does the sugar and salt content in Baked Beans affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.2 g of sugar and 0.48 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a modest amount of sugar that can raise blood glucose if portions are large, while its low salt level is well below typical daily limits, making it relatively suitable for blood‑pressure management when consumed in moderation.

Is this product suitable for strict vegan and gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and contain no wheat, barley or rye, so the beans are fully vegan and naturally gluten‑free, though cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out because the packaging does not carry a certified gluten‑free claim.

Coop • 400g

Baked Beans

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Coop Baked Beans are a vegan, ready‑to‑heat canned meal consisting mainly of haricot beans, water and tomato purée, packaged in a steel can. The product falls in the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added sugar, modified maize starch and flavourings. Nutritionally it offers low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g) and modest salt (0.48 g) per 100 g, but provides higher than average sugars (4.2 g) and modest protein (4.7 g) while being a good source of dietary fiber (4.4 g).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal88 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned meals, this baked beans product contains far less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but more sugar and fiber, while delivering lower protein and carbohydrate levels.

Ingredients

Hericot Beans (52%), Water, Reconstituted Tomato Purée (20%), Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Paprika, Flavourings

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Coop • 400g

Baked Beans

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal88 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned meals, this baked beans product contains far less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but more sugar and fiber, while delivering lower protein and carbohydrate levels.

Ingredients

Hericot Beans (52%), Water, Reconstituted Tomato Purée (20%), Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Paprika, Flavourings

84%

35%

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