Why is Beanz & Vegan Sausages classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes multiple processed components such as modified cornflour, stabiliser‑methylcellulose, beetroot red (E162) and other flavourings, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Beanz & Vegan Sausages affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.4 g of sugars and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower in both sugar and sodium than many similar sauces, making it a relatively safer option for blood‑glucose and blood‑pressure management when consumed in moderation.

Is Beanz & Vegan Sausages suitable for strict vegan and gluten‑free diets?

The product is fully vegan, but it contains wheat protein and wheat starch, so it is not gluten‑free and should be avoided by those requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Heinz • 415g

Beanz & Vegan Sausages

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Beanz & Vegan Sausages is a plant‑based bean and vegan sausage mix in tomato sauce, positioned as a legume‑based main dish. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with low fat (2.1 g), low saturated fat (0.2 g), low sugars (4.4 g) and a relatively high protein content (5.7 g) per 100 g. However, it contains added sugars, 0.7 g of salt, gluten from wheat protein and several additives such as beetroot red (E162) and modified cornflour (E461), which may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal93 kcal

Fat2.1 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates12.1 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned beans, this product has markedly lower fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt while delivering protein levels that are on par with the category average.

Ingredients

Beans (38%), Tomatoes (31%), Plant Based Sausages (15%) (Water, Wheat Protein, Rapeseed Oil, Potato Starch, Wheat Starch, Stabiliser-Methylcellulose, Citrus Fibre, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavourings, Yeast Extract, Salt, Herbs (Sage), Spices (Black Pepper, White Pepper), Dextrose, Colour - Beetroot Red, Flavourings, Spice Extract), Water, Sugar, Salt, Modified Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Spice Extracts, Herb Extract.

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