Welcome to my review of one of Britain's most common and popular tinned foods, Heinz Baked Beanz. First, if I might, I shall indulge you with a few interesting points.
The recipe for baked beans may be based on a Native American dish in which beans were cooked with bear fat and maple syrup ... Read review
(+) Cheapest of the high-end of the market brand beans, Highest bean and tomato content on the market, (-) None really. Can get cheaper beans but they are in my view of inferior quality and content.
Advantages: Great taste, gluten free, suitable for vegetarians Disadvantages: High salt and sugar content
...common and popular tinned foods, Heinz Baked Beanz. First, if I might, I shall indulge you with a few interesting points.
The recipe for baked beans may be based on a Native American dish in which beans were cooked with bear fat and maple syrup in an earthenware pot. European settlers may have adapted this recipe, using pork fat and molasses.
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The company Heinz markets their product under the name "Baked Beanz", in reference to a 1960s advertisement campaign which used the slogan "Beanz Meanz Heinz".
Now, that considered, let is get to the product we know. It is tinned, so it comes in a tin. These days it uses one of those pull open tops so you don't need a tin opener which is very convenient I find.
Welcome to my review of one of Britain's most common and popular tinned foods, Heinz Baked Beanz. First, if I might, I shall indulge you with a few interesting points.
The recipe for baked beans may be based on a Native American dish in which beans were cooked with bear fat and maple syrup in an earthenware pot. European settlers may have adapted this recipe, using pork fat and molasses.
According to alternative traditions, sailors brought cassoulet from the south of France, or the regional bean stew recipes from northern France and the Channel Islands.
Most probably, a number of regional bean recipes coalesced and cross-fertilised in North America and ultimately gave rise to the baked bean culinary tradition familiar today.
The company Heinz markets their product under the name "Baked Beanz", in reference to a 1960s advertisement campaign which used the slogan "Beanz Meanz Heinz".
Now, that considered, let is get to the product we know. It is tinned, so it comes in a tin. These days it uses one of those pull open tops so you don't need a tin opener which is very convenient I find.
The tin itself is that green we would all recognise (although I would not mean to offend blind people here). On the front we have that famous logo for the beans. It's a kind of .. well I suppose one might say it looks like the silhouette of an old fashioned pot. On this it says, in white letters, 'Heinz Baked Beanz' just to be sure you know what you are getting. There is other information on this frontal section of the tin. First of all we are informed that Heinz was 'estd' or 'established' in 1869, which makes it very old indeed. We are also informed that said beans are in tomato sauce, which this particular variety are. Below the logo it tells us there are 57 varieties. If memory serves, this refers to the amount of varieties of sauce the Heinz company produce.
Before I continue with other information about this product, I would like to talk about the beans themselves and my opinion of the taste and such. They are very small, I would say 1cm (10mm) or so long. They tend to be a rather uniform size so I wouldn't expect too many that do not fall into that size category. The sauce is consistent in both colour and consistency. It is vaguely thick. That is to say, thicker than water but not as thick as a thick gravy.
The smell is rather interesting. Unfortunately I'm not sure how to describe it other than to say "It smells like beans". I can assure you, at least, that it is a pleasant smell. Not exactly tomato, but in that area.
The taste is interesting. I would say the most striking thing is how sweet they are. They do have a high sugar content and this probably accounts for it. It is not unpleasant though by any means. The texture of the beans is also good. Assuming they have been cooked correctly, they should be fairly soft.
As an interesting aside, one might consider comparing these to other beans, such as the home brand of a supermarket. I have tasted other beans and I find the beans themselves can occasionally be a little tough (the quality is less consistent) but overall there is not a great difference. As for the difference of nutrition I would have to wait until I have a tin of said home brand with me.
Before we go further, I feel I should mention the price. This tin cost me 49p which is rather a lof for a tin of beans. The budget beans tend to be a lot less, usually below 20p. I would say that, although this is a little more expensive, if you can afford it I recommend you to do so.
Back to the information, I shall now look at the back of the tin. At the top, there is a small statement from Heinz. It says:
"Our Baked Beans are world famous and we're proud of every single one. They're packed full of the finest ingredients and are a great source of complex carbohydrates for sustained energy release."
Naturally that is just the 'blurb' from the company, let us look at more interesting parts of the information.
Firstly, the ingredients section. They are as follows:
One might notice that, as ingredients typically are listed from most commonly present in a product to least, sugar and salt fall rather worryingly high on the list. They do contain a lot of these. In relation to this, I would like to volunteer the following information:
In 2002 the British Dietetic Association allowed manufacturers of canned baked beans to advertise the product as contributing to the recommended five daily portions of vegetables per person. This concession was criticised by heart specialists who pointed to the high levels of sugar and salt in the product. Some manufacturers produce a "healthy option" version of the product with lower levels of sugar and salt. In fact, on the dietary information section of the back of the tin, it says that a single serving contains 1.8g of an adult's recommended daily salt intake of 6g. Also it mentions that the product is suitable for a gluten free diet and is suitable for vegetarians. There are no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
I shall now state the nutritional information of the product:
Per 100g:
Energy - 306kJ / 72kcal Protein - 4.6g Carbohydrate - 12.9g (of which sugars) - 4.8g Fat - 0.2g (of which saturates) - trace Fibre - 3.7g Sodium - 0.3g Salt equivalent - 0.9g
Per serving (207g):
Energy - 633kJ / 149kcal Protein - 9.6g Carbohydrate - 26.8g (of which sugars) - 9.9g Fat - 0.4g (of which saturates) - trace Fibre - 7.6g Sodium - 0.7g Salt equivalent - 1.8g
Now we have sorted that out, let us look to the cooking instructions provided as well as storage instructions. As regards if you wish to cook this product on the hob, it advises one empties the contents into a suitable saucepan and stir gently while heating. It warns here not to boil or overcook as this WILL impair the flavour. If you take the microwave approach they have given instructions for this also. Firstly it wisely states that microwave ovens vary and their instructions act merely as a guide. Firstly empty the contents into a container suitable for microwave cooking and cover it. Heat on full power for 90 seconds before stirring and heating again for 60 seconds. Of course, please check the product is hot before serving. As regards storage, one should store in a covered container which should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 48 hours.
I have thought of a detail I missed out and that was tin details for you. First of all I should mention that a fully laden tin should weight around 415g. The height of the can is 10.7cm (107mm). The width (as in diameter if we assume it to be a cylinder) is 7.7cm (77mm). This given, we can say that the area of the circle is 46.54265cm. This given, we can say that the area of the entire cylindrical object is 498.006355cm^3 (or 'cubed'). The equations I used to get this far are:
Circumference = pi * r * r (r = radius and pi = 3.141592654)
Area of cylinder = circumference*h (h = height)
Finally, let us look to the consumer information and contact details. Firstly, the website is www.heinz.co.uk. The telephone number is 0800 5285757 (In the Republic of Ireland this would be 01 2805757).
Their address is as follows:
H.J.Heinz Co. Ltd., Hayes, Middx. UB4 8AL.
Also I should say that if you require the best before information it should be printed on the base of the tin.
To conclude I would say this is a very well known product and I hope I have done it justice. It is a slightly luxurious product but I think this explains the higher price.
As for any opinions I have shared here, please do not be offended by them, they are my own and I do not mean to be offensive.
Advantages: Taste! Disadvantages: Juice, or lack of it!
...big, loud ones! Oh, no Heinz gives you something much more evil!
Heinz baked beans give you those little, mute ones! But, overall they’re the worst, they stink much more! (NOTICE: he who notices the bad odour first, laid it! Gor’ it!!)
So, moving swiftly on, what do these taste like? Well they can be served with most things! Toast, fry ups, and blend very well, but alone they have a nice taste to them! They aren’t strong, or have ... ...The packaging? Well, Heinz have a simple dark green ad black cover, which isn’t the best! Come on, they make you fart; you don’t want a serious cover like that! You want something fun! Use your imagination Mr Heinz!
After taste?
Well sometimes you’ll find they get stuck in your teeth, but other than that, it leaves you happy and satisfied!
The price?
As all brand names are, these are kind of expensive! You can buy them for around ...
Mattroberts 23.04.2003
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Advantages: Economical high fibre cholesterol free food Disadvantages: None
Heinz Baked Beanz in tomato sauce comprise the ‘umble baked bean - from the same family as lentils, Fabaceae (leguminosae) – try asking for that in the Co-op – and tangy-sweet tomato sauce.
I have tried baked beans by other manufacturers but, in my opinion, none of them are as good to eat as the Heinz variety. There is something about the texture of the bean – firm yet not hard. Other beans I have found can be mushy. The tomato sauce is superior ... ...because Heinz are rather famous for their gift for making an incredibly tasty tomato sauce – though obviously the tomato sauce with the beans is not the same tomato sauce you get in the squeezy bottle or the dollop you get from a good smack on the bottom of the glass bottle.
Heinz Baked Beanz are a fast, convenient and tasty way to help achieve your recommended daily intake of several essential nutrients: A 207g (two servings or one huge one for ...
Louizalass 24.07.2007 (25.07.2007)
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Advantages: Quick and Easy to Prepar Disadvantages: none
...of writing an opinion on Heinz Baked Beans. I have eaten them since from when I was very little, I ate them as a kid and still eat them to this day and will without doubt eat them when I’m old and wrinkly. That’s what is so great about Heinz Beans because they appeal to all ages and obviously both Sex’s.
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BloodySpike 08.05.2003
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Advantages: Delicious, Excellent source of Vitamins and Protein Disadvantages: Make you Fart
Ah, Heinz Baked Beans, yum, yum, you’ve got to love’em.
In light of Ciao’s decision to add food categories to the menu, I thought I’d add my expertise on the good old British dish of “Baked Beans on Toast”, those good old Beans in a rich tomato sauce, I absolutely love them and especially so if they include those little Pork Sausages, but I’ll concentrate this opinion mainly on the Baked Bean itself, seeing ... ...which are the secret to Heinz baked Beans having their own unique taste. Baked Beans are an ideal source of protein, very low in fat, a good source of Fibre and Iron and they are Cholesterol free (although they are said to be pretty high in Sugar), amongst other things and it is said they are actually one of the most useful of foodstuffs available. It has also been suggested that they are actually Britain’s best-loved food and I agree, I just ...
brianlfc 30.10.2001 (31.10.2001)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Heinz Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
Advantages: Low in Fat, Nice and tasty, nice and saucy!! Disadvantages: Pircey compared to other brands!
...‘Heinz’.
....((Brief History about Heinz and their baked beans))....
1928 was the year, when the first British made baked beans came off the line. This was the year, which kicked the era of baked beans in Britain. Beans were around since then, and millions of people picked up cans or tins of beans and they still do today. But it was in the 1950’s when advertising on television really kicked off; with this Heinz who advertised ... ...not only do we have Heinz we also have many other like HP who create beans.
....((Price))....
The price. Compared to Tesco value beans these beans from Heinz may seem a bit expensive. You can pick Heinz Beans up for a measly 35p for 415 grams worth in the normal sized Tin. Or you can pick up the smaller tin for 28p, which consists of 200 grams. These beans come in Tomato sauce. They may seem a bit pricey but they are worth it. You can sometimes ...
fromthedarkside 18.12.2002 (19.12.2002)
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