Warburtons

Soft & Sliced 5 Bagels Plain

Barcode 5010044008707

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Yes — Soft & Sliced 5 Bagels Plain is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), preservative (calcium propionate), gelling agent (E466), emulsifiers (E472e, E481), and flour treatment agent E920. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (with added minerals: calcium, iron, niacin (b3) and thiamin (b1))

A basic cereal flour made from wheat, enriched with minerals and B vitamins. Used as a staple baking ingredient. The underscores suggest emphasis or formatting in the original name.
OK

water

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

yeast

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

malted wheat flour

Flour made from wheat that has been malted (sprouted and dried), used to provide malt flavor and fermentable sugars.
OK

gluten

Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

soy flour

Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
UPF

calcium propionate

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

gelling agent (e466)
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

emulsifiers (e472e, e481)
OK

flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid (vitamin c))
UPF

e920 l-cysteine

A dough conditioner amino acid sometimes derived from plant or animal sources; a processed additive.

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Common questions about Soft & Sliced 5 Bagels Plain

Is Soft & Sliced 5 Bagels Plain ultra-processed?

Yes — Soft & Sliced 5 Bagels Plain by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), preservative (calcium propionate), gelling agent (E466), emulsifiers (E472e, E481), and flour treatment agent E920. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Soft & Sliced 5 Bagels Plain are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Soft & Sliced 5 Bagels Plain as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, calcium propionate, e920 l-cysteine. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Soft & Sliced 5 Bagels Plain?

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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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.