Marks & Spencers

4 high protein plain bagels

Barcode 29387953

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Yes — 4 high protein plain bagels is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including an emulsifier (E472e), barley malt extract (an industrial flavour enhancer), and a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid used as a processing aid). These indicate industrial formulation typical of ultra-processed foods under NOVA classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheatflour contains cluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). water wheat protein (contains gluten) dried fermented wheatflour (contains gluten) date syrup wheat fibre (contains gluten). corn grits - ns salt yeast protein barley malt flour (contains gluten) wheat gluten yeast (yeast vitamin d b . yeast) barley malt extract (contains gluten) rye flour (contains gluten). emulsifier: e472e wholegrain wheatflour (contains gluten) wheatflakes (contains gluten). flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid. . for allergens see ingredients in bold. not suitable for those with a milk
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

sesame and soya allergy. ergy suitable for vegetarians eat well deliciously healthy food best enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle & a balanced varied diet. protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass. vitamin d contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth zing. core in within use. uk don't recycle at home film recycle at store 2

Common questions about 4 high protein plain bagels

Is 4 high protein plain bagels ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 high protein plain bagels by Marks & Spencers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including an emulsifier (E472e), barley malt extract (an industrial flavour enhancer), and a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid used as a processing aid). These indicate industrial formulation typical of ultra-processed foods under NOVA classification.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.