M&S Food

Sesame Bagels

Barcode 29296002

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Yes — Sesame Bagels is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, an industrially processed flavoring ingredient that is classified as UPF according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour (contains gluten)

Ground wheat flour; contains gluten. Includes added minerals/vitamins as part of enrichment.
OK

water

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

sesame seeds

Small, crunchy seeds from Sesamum indicum, rich in oil and protein, commonly used as a topping or ingredient.
OK

muscovado sugar

An unrefined, moist dark brown sugar with strong molasses notes.
OK

fermented wheat flour (contains gluten)

Fermented wheat flour, a processed ingredient from wheat used to add structure or flavor; contains gluten.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

corn grits

Coarsely ground kernels of field corn, used to make porridge, polenta, or as a cereal base.
OK

rye flour

Milled flour made from rye grains, containing gluten; used in breads and baked goods.
OK

barley malt flour

Flour derived from malted barley, used to add flavor and fermentable sugars in baking; contains gluten.
OK

salt

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

wheat fibre

A cereal-derived dietary fiber from wheat; contains gluten.
UPF

barley malt extract

A malt extract derived from barley; gluten-containing ingredient used for sweetness and color in foods.
OK

yeast

Microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking; may include vitamin D-enriched yeast.
OK

wholegrain wheat flour

Finely milled wholegrain flour from wheat; gluten-containing and common baking ingredient.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

wheat flakes

Processed cereal flakes made from wheat; gluten-containing.

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Common questions about Sesame Bagels

Is Sesame Bagels ultra-processed?

Yes — Sesame Bagels by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, an industrially processed flavoring ingredient that is classified as UPF according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Sesame Bagels are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sesame Bagels as an ultra-processed marker: barley malt extract. 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.