Baked Beans, Maple & Bacon

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein ( [Soy Flour, Caramel Color], Soybean Oil, Salt, Natural Flavors)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural 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 Baked Beans, Maple & Bacon'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, Applewood Smoked Bacon (Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite), Molasses, Maple Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.