Baked Beans product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Baked Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Bush's Best

Baked Beans is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Bush's Best. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Modified Corn Starch affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes white beans and water as primary ingredients, but also contains brown sugar and modified corn starch, raising concerns about added sugars and processed components.

Main concern

Brown sugar and sugar are added, indicating a high sugar content which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • White beans provide a good source of fiber and are a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall rating.
  • Prepared mustard adds flavor and contains natural ingredients like mustard seed, enhancing the product's quality.

Concerns

  • Brown sugar and sugar are added, indicating a high sugar content which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

  • Is White Beans safe in this food?

    Good

    White Beans is used here as base. White beans serve as the primary ingredient, providing a natural source of fiber and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: White beans

    Read the full ingredient profile for White Beans

  • Is Water safe in this food?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water is essential for cooking the beans and does not raise any quality or safety concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: water

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Brown Sugar safe in this food?

    Medium

    Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined sugar, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: brown sugar

    Read the full ingredient profile for Brown Sugar

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an additional sweetener that increases the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: sugar

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Medium

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement but can contribute to high sodium levels, which may be a concern for some consumers.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Prepared Mustard safe in this food?

    Good

    Prepared Mustard is used here as flavor. Prepared mustard contains vinegar, mustard seed, and natural flavor, adding a tangy flavor without raising significant safety concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: prepared mustard (vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, natural flavor)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Prepared Mustard

  • Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this food?

    Bad

    Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: modified corn starch

  • Is Maple Syrup safe in this food?

    Medium

    Maple Syrup is used here as sweetener. Maple syrup adds natural sweetness but is still a sugar source, contributing to the overall sugar content of the product.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: maple syrup

    Read the full ingredient profile for Maple Syrup

  • Is Natural Flavour safe in this food?

    Medium

    Natural Flavour is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: natural flavour

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavour

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 2440801

More from this brand: Bush's Best products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Bush's Best — Baked Beans has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Bush's Best products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Bush's Best — Baked Beans 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Bush's Best — Baked Beans has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Brown sugar and sugar are added, indicating a high sugar content which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes white beans and water as primary ingredients, but also contains brown sugar and modified corn starch, raising concerns about added sugars and processed components. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: white beans, water, prepared mustard. See the Ingredients section above.
Browse Bush's Best products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: White beans provide a good source of fiber and are a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall rating.; Prepared mustard adds flavor and contains natural ingredients like mustard seed, enhancing the product's quality.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

Safer alternatives from Bush's Best

If you want a stronger formula from the same brand, compare these higher-rated options: