The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
29 listed · 6 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, RAISINS, CONTAINS 25 OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CINNAMON, WHEAT FLOUR, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPONATE, PROPIONIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID), HONEY, MONOGLYCERIDES, INVERT SUGAR, GUAR GUM, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT STARCH, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITTIONER), L-CYSTEINE, CALCIUM SULFATE, SOY FLOUR, SILICON DIOXIDE, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CALCIUM PEROXIDE, DIBASIC AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE, AZODICARBONAMIDE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Bagels scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Dough Conditioners (L-Cysteine, Calcium Peroxide, Azodicarbonamide): Industrial bread additives not used in home baking.
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Bagels' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Enzymes.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: The Following: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Honey, Invert Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid (Dough Condittioner).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Sulfate, Dibasic Ammonium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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