Is Asda Cannellini Beans in water ultra-processed?

White beans Sold in the United Kingdom

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

cannellini beans, water, firming agent (ultra-processing marker) (calcium chloride), antioxidant (sodium metabisulphite)

Additives: E223 Sodium metabisulphite

As written on the pack

cannellini beans, water, firming agent (calcium chloride) antioxidant (sodium metabisulphite)

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

Firming agent Firming agents keep fruit and vegetable tissue crisp or firm through processing and storage.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 32nd. 43% of the white beans here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
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