Deli Classic Baked Beans

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Deli Classic Baked Beans scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate To Protect Flavor): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors Including Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Beans & Legumes, this product is more processed than about 96% of the 4,710 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 Deli Classic Baked Beans' 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: Beans (Prepared White Beans, Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Tomato Paste, Salt, Vinegar, Spices [Dextrose, Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors, Oleoresin Paprika], Modified Corn Starch, Molasses), Brown Sugar, Catsup (Tomato Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavor), Molasses, and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.