16/17 ingredients recognized
Hickory baked beans, hickory
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Flagged concerns
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Prepared white beans (water, white beans), water, sugar, brown sugar, less than 2% of: salt, molasses, maltodextrin, modified corn starch, distilled vinegar, caramel color, spice, natural flavor, tapioca starch, yeast extract, natural hickory smoke flavor, garlic powder, onion powder.