Baked Beans
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These baked beans are loaded with multiple sugar sources including high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup, creating a blood sugar spike risk. The combination of processed pork, bacon, and multiple synthetic additives makes this an ultra-processed food that should be consumed sparingly.
- Navy Beans – beneficial · High-fiber legumes that provide plant protein and beneficial nutrients for heart and digestive health.
- Water – safe · Essential solvent and cooking medium with no health concerns.
- Sugar – controversial · Added refined sugar that contributes to blood sugar spikes and empty calories.
- Tomato Paste – beneficial · Concentrated tomatoes providing lycopene and natural umami flavor.
- Salt – controversial · Essential mineral that becomes problematic in high amounts, contributing to hypertension risk.
- Corn Syrup – controversial · High-glycemic sweetener that causes rapid blood sugar spikes and provides empty calories.
- Pork – controversial · Processed pork adds saturated fat and sodium while contributing to ultra-processed classification.
- Paprika – beneficial · Natural spice providing antioxidants and vibrant color without health concerns.
- Vinegar – safe · Natural preservative and flavor enhancer with potential digestive benefits.
- Dextrose – controversial · Simple sugar that rapidly raises blood glucose levels, adding to total sugar load.
- Calcium Chloride – safe · Food additive that maintains bean firmness and provides trace calcium.
- Natural Flavorings – safe · Generally recognized as safe flavor compounds, though specific ingredients are proprietary.
- Onion Powder – beneficial · Dehydrated onion providing flavor and trace antioxidants without health concerns.
- Garlic Powder – beneficial · Dehydrated garlic offering potential cardiovascular benefits and antimicrobial properties.
- Tomato Concentrate – beneficial · Concentrated tomatoes providing lycopene and natural flavor enhancement.
- High Fructose Corn Syrup – dangerous · Highly processed sweetener linked to metabolic syndrome, obesity, and liver dysfunction.
- Distilled Vinegar – safe · Purified vinegar used for tartness and natural preservation properties.
- Brown Cane Sugar – controversial · Less refined than white sugar but still contributes significantly to total sugar content.
- Bacon – dangerous · Processed meat classified as Group 1 carcinogen by WHO, high in sodium and nitrates.
- Onion – beneficial · Whole vegetable providing fiber, antioxidants, and prebiotic compounds.
Navy beans provide fiber and protein
Contains beneficial spices like garlic and paprika
Some vegetable ingredients
Five different sugar sources
Contains processed meat carcinogens
Ultra-processed food
High sodium content
Blood sugar disruption
About This Analysis
This ingredient analysis for Baked Beans was performed by Truelabel, an AI-powered food scanner that grades products from A (excellent) to F (failing) based on ingredient quality. The analysis covers seed oil content, ultra-processed ingredients, preservatives, artificial colors, allergens, and potential health risks including cancer risk, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation scores.
Category: Canned Goods