18/20 ingredients recognized
Deli Classic Baked Beans
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Flagged concerns
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
natural flavors including natural smoke 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
sodium benzoate to protect flavor
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
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), crushed tomatoes (tomatoes, citric acid), vinegar, molasses, sugar, beef in broth (beef, water, salt), modified corn starch, natural flavors including natural smoke flavor, salt, water, paprika, spices, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate to protect flavor, onion powder, lemon juice concentrate, dehydrated garlic, garlic powder.