20/22 ingredients recognized
Baked beans
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Flagged concerns
maltodextrin
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 beans, water, sugar, contains less than 2%: cooked smoked pork, tomato paste, salt, cornstarch modified, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, maltodextrin (from corn), spices, paprika, red bell pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, caramel color, natural flavor (includes smoke flavor), citric acid, extractive of paprika.