15/16 ingredients recognized
Baked Bean
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Flagged concerns
SOYBEAN OIL
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
CORN SYRUP
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
DEXTROSE
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
CARAMEL COLORING
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
NATURAL FLAVORINGS
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
HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN
Acid-hydrolyzed protein releasing free glutamate; MSG-equivalent concern
Full ingredient list
PREPARED NAVY BEANS, WATER, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, DEXTROSE, SPICE, CARAMEL COLORING, ONION POWDER, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVORINGS.