Refried Beans Smoky & Textured

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Is Refried Beans Smoky & Textured healthy?

Refried Beans Smoky & Textured scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product contains wholesome ingredients like pinto beans and spices, but it is heavily processed with modified maize starch, which limits its healthiness.

How processed is Refried Beans Smoky & Textured?

Refried Beans Smoky & Textured is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Refried Beans Smoky & Textured's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pinto Beans counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Refried Beans Smoky & Textured

Tesco
60 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Canned Foods
Summary

The product contains wholesome ingredients like pinto beans and spices, but it is heavily processed with modified maize starch, which limits its healthiness. The ultra-processed nature of the product restricts its score despite the absence of harmful additives.

Key ingredients 8

Pinto Beans
Good

A wholesome plant-based ingredient rich in dietary fiber, plant protein, and essential nutrients that support digestive and heart health.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and used as a basic culinary medium to achieve the proper texture.

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Onion Powder
Neutral

A common dehydrated spice used to enhance savory flavor without artificial additives.

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Modified Maize Starch
Neutral

A food starch derived from corn and modified to help stabilize and thicken the texture of the product.

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Garlic Purée
Neutral

Made from whole garlic cloves, adding natural aromatic flavor to the dish.

Cumin
Neutral

A natural aromatic spice that provides characteristic earthy flavor and contains beneficial antioxidants.

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Smoked Paprika
Neutral

A natural spice derived from smoked peppers, providing distinct color and smoky flavor.

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Salt
Neutral

Basic culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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