Barley, Black Bean & Vegetable Medley
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
020000488851
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Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
16 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCOOKED BARLEY (WATER, PEARLED BARLEY), COOKED BLACK BEANS (WATER, BLACK BEANS), CARROTS, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, WATER, CORN, RED BELL PEPPERS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND CANOLA OIL, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, GELATIN, CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, SPICE, CAROB BEAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Barley, Black Bean & Vegetable Medley scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Carob Bean Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Frozen Sides, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 851 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Barley, Black Bean & Vegetable Medley's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar Snap Peas.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Extra Virgin Olive Oil And Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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