13/14 ingredients recognized
Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans
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Flagged concerns
corn syrup solids
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
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, sugar, salt, tomato paste, prepared mustard (vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, natural flavor), brown sugar, modified corn starch, natural flavor, onion powder, caramel color, maltodextrin, garlic powder, corn syrup solids.