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Yes — Tesco Original Bagels 5 Pack is ultra-processed.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains calcium propionate, an industrial preservative used to extend shelf life. The presence of this preservative makes it an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA classification system, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary ingredients.
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Yes — Tesco Original Bagels 5 Pack by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains calcium propionate, an industrial preservative used to extend shelf life. The presence of this preservative makes it an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA classification system, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary ingredients.
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.
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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.