Heinz baked beans (also known as Heinz Beanz) are one of the most popular and internationally recognised brands of baked beans in the world.
Are Heinz Baked Beans Vegan?
Yes, Heinz baked beans are vegan and suitable for vegetarians, with the exception of the smokey bacon flavour and Heinz beans with pork sausages.
Are Heinz Baked Beans No Added Sugar Vegan?
Yes, Heinz no added sugar baked beans are now 100% suitable for vegans.
Previously the no added sugar variety of beans from Heinz wasn’t suitable for Vegans, and that’s because they contained a minuscule amount of honey as part of the flavouring. However, the recipe has since been updated and this ingredient has now been removed.
Are Heinz Baked Beans Gluten Free?
Yes, Heinz Baked Beans are gluten free, with the exception of a few varieties such as barbecue, curry, and smokey bacon flavours, as they contain wheat or barley.
Other varieties of Heinz Beans
Heinz Barbecue Beans Ingredients
Beans (52%), Tomatoes (37%), Sugar, Concentrated Tomato Puree, Malt Vinegar (contains Barley), Modified Cornflour, Smoke Flavourings (contain Wheat), Salt, Colour – Plain Caramel and Paprika Extract, Spice, Herb Extract.
Heinz barbecue beans don’t contain any animal products, which make them 100% suitable for vegans and vegetarians, they do however contain wheat and barley, and are therefore not suitable for individuals who consume a gluten free diet.
Heinz Organic Beans Ingredients
Beans* (52%), Tomatoes* (33%), Water, Sugar*, Cornflour, Salt, Spirit Vinegar*, *Produced in accordance with Organic Farming standards.
Heinz Organic Beans are suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and are gluten free too.
Is Heinz Peri Peri Beans Ingredients
Beans (52%), Tomatoes (34%), Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Modified Cornflour, Peppers, Garlic, Salt, Onion, Chillies, Cornflour, Lemon Juice (from Concentrate), Spices, Colour – Plain Caramel, Spice Extract, Lemon Extract.
These peri peri flavoured baked beans don’t contain any ingredients from animals, making them suitable for vegans and vegetarians alike, they are also gluten free too.
Heinz Fiery Chilli Beans Ingredients
Beans (52%), Tomatoes (33%), Water, Sugar, Modified Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Spices, Garlic Puree, Chilli, Herb Extracts, Colour – Paprika Extract
These are the Heinz baked beans that we know and love, but with a kick of chilli. Looking at the ingredients we can see they are suitable for a gluten free diet and for vegetarians and vegans too.
Heinz Curry Beans Ingredients
Beans (52%), Tomatoes (25%), Water, Apple, Sugar, Curry Powder (contains Wheat, Mustard, Celery), Modified Cornflour, Salt, Colour – Plain Caramel, Herb Extract, Spice.
These curry flavoured beans from Heinz are also suitable for vegans and veggies, but they do contain wheat, so they aren’t gluten free.
Heinz Smokey Bacon Beans Ingredients
Beans (48%), Tomatoes (33%), Water, Sugar, Smoked Bacon (3%, Pork, Salt, Spice Extracts), Modified Cornflour, Malt Vinegar (from Barley), Smoke Flavouring, Onion Powder, Salt, Cornflour, Colour – Plain Caramel, Yeast Extract.
Many bacon flavoured products don’t contain animal products, however that sadly isn’t the case for these smokey bacon flavoured beans from Heinz. This means they aren’t suitable for vegans or vegetarians, and the use of barley in the malt vinegar means they’re aren’t gluten-free either.
Heinz Beans with Pork Sausages Ingredients
Beans (38%), Tomatoes (31%), Pork Sausages (15%, Pork (55%), Water, Rice Flour, Pea Starch, Pork Fat, Vegetable Fibre, Salt, Spices, Emulsifier – Triphosphates), Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Modified Cornflour, Salt, Spice Extracts, Herb Extract.
These Heinz beans with sausages contain pork, so they aren’t suitable for vegans or vegetarians, but they are gluten-free.
What Can You Make With A Tin Of Heinz Baked Beans?
If you’re looking to make something different from your tin of baked beans, why not try making your own baked bean hummus. Trust us, it works, it tastes amazing, and can be made in less than 5 mins. Simply serve it up with tortilla chips, crudités, or even on toasted bread for a posh version of baked beans on toast.