Heinz Beanz in a Rich Tomato Sauce — OKAY

Name: Heinz Beanz in a Rich Tomato Sauce
Brand: Heinz

Munch or Dump rates Heinz Beanz in a Rich Tomato Sauce by Heinz OKAY — score 60/90.

Mostly beans and tomatoes with real fibre and protein, but let down by added sugar, salt and a modified starch thickener.

Why this verdict

Beans and tomatoes make up 86% of the tin, giving real fibre and plant protein
Added sugar and modified cornflour push it into processed-food territory
Salt level is meaningful, roughly 1.3g per half tin
No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, which keeps it from sliding lower

Beans (50%) (safe) — Haricot beans are a whole-food legume packed with fibre and plant protein, the best thing in the tin.
Tomatoes (36%) (safe) — Real tomatoes bring lycopene and vitamins with minimal processing.
Water (safe) — Added back as a filler/texture agent; harmless but dilutes.
Sugar (concerning) — Added sugar, third by weight, feeds yeast and adds sweetness with no nutritional benefit.
Modified Cornflour (moderate) — Chemically or physically altered starch used to thicken; a marker of ultra-processing.
Salt (moderate) — Added for taste and mild preservation. Fine in small amounts but adds to daily sodium.
spice extracts (safe) — Flavouring in tiny amounts, not a health concern.
Herb extract (safe) — Flavouring in tiny amounts, not a health concern.