New York Bakery

NYC Bagels The original

Barcode 0094360010113

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Yes — NYC Bagels The original is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative calcium propionate, which is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life and is explicitly categorized as a UPF ingredient in the given rules. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, rapeseed oil, and ascorbic acid (as a flour treatment agent) are not, by themselves, enough to make the product UPF, but the presence of calcium propionate is sufficient to classify it as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
OK

sweet potato puree

Pureed sweet potatoes; a simple, single-ingredient puree often used as a natural baby food or ingredient in dishes.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

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Common questions about NYC Bagels The original

Is NYC Bagels The original ultra-processed?

Yes — NYC Bagels The original by New York Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative calcium propionate, which is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life and is explicitly categorized as a UPF ingredient in the given rules. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, rapeseed oil, and ascorbic acid (as a flour treatment agent) are not, by themselves, enough to make the product UPF, but the presence of calcium propionate is sufficient to classify it as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in NYC Bagels The original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in NYC Bagels The original as an ultra-processed marker: calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.