11/14 ingredients recognized
Baked Beans
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Flagged concerns
artificial flavoring
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
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.
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, brown sugar, sugar, bacon (cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrate), salt, modified corn starch, vinegar, onion powder, caramel color, spice, maple syrup, natural and artificial flavoring.