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Is Bush's Sweet Heat Baked Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Bush's Best

Bush's Sweet Heat Baked Beans is a food from Bush's Best. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes brown sugar and modified corn starch, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and yeast extract also indicate some level of processing.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes brown sugar and modified corn starch, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and yeast extract also indicate some level of processing.

Main concern

Brown sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the processed nature of the product.

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

  • Prepared navy beans provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.
  • Tomato puree adds flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Brown sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the processed nature of the product.
  • Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 2440831

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Bush's Best — Bush's Sweet Heat 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.
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Bush's Best — Bush's Sweet Heat Baked Beans has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Bush's Best — Bush's Sweet Heat Baked Beans has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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.
Our analysis notes: Prepared navy beans provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.; Tomato puree adds flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
Bush's Best — Bush's Sweet Heat 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.
Browse food products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
This product is flagged for: Brown sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the processed nature of the product.; Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes brown sugar and modified corn starch, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and yeast extract also indicate some level of processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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