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5 Multigrain Bagels by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

5 Multigrain Bagels

Barcode 29296057
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 5 Multigrain Bagels is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially produced flavor-enhancing extract and therefore considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    enriched wheat flour (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
    Wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mixed seeds and grains (11%) golden linseed
  • OK
    rye
    A cereal grain from the game of rye (Secale cereale); used for breads, crackers, and cereals.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
  • OK
    brown flaxseed
    Whole brown flaxseed (linseed), a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • OK
    wheat spelt
  • OK
    rye sourdough (water, rye flour)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    dried fermented wheat flour
    Dried flour produced through fermentation of wheat, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • 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
    wheat fibre
    A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    corn grits
    Coarsely ground kernels of field corn, used to make porridge, polenta, or as a cereal base.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour made from barley that has undergone malting to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in bread and beer production.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    wholegrain wheatflour
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent
    Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.
  • OK
    wheat flakes
    Thin, crisp flakes made from milled wheat, typically toasted. Used as breakfast cereal or incorporated into foods for texture.

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Common questions about 5 Multigrain Bagels

Is 5 Multigrain Bagels ultra-processed?

Yes — 5 Multigrain Bagels by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially produced flavor-enhancing extract and therefore considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in 5 Multigrain Bagels are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 5 Multigrain Bagels as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 5 Multigrain Bagels?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including plain bagel by Cohen's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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