Warburtons

Sesame Bagel

Barcode 5010044008875

Scanned 28 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sesame Bagel is ultra-processed.

The product contains dextrose (a refined, industrially processed sugar), calcium propionate (a preservative), gelling agent E466 (carboxymethyl cellulose), and emulsifiers E472e and E481. These are industrial additives used for preservation and texture, making the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour with calcium

A basic flour used as a primary baking ingredient; calcium fortification is common in some wheat flours.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3) and thiamin (vitamin b1)

A combination of vitamins added to foods; could indicate fortified ingredient or supplement.
OK

water

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

sesame seeds (3%)
OK

yeast

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

malted wheat flour

A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
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

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

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

preservative calcium propionate; gelling agent: e466; acidity regulator: citric acid; emulsifiers: e472e
OK

e481; flour treatment agents: ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
OK

e920 (vegetarian). suitable for vegans and vegetarians 70g 20g 260g 90g allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. this product is produced in a bakery which uses milk

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Common questions about Sesame Bagel

Is Sesame Bagel ultra-processed?

Yes — Sesame Bagel by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains dextrose (a refined, industrially processed sugar), calcium propionate (a preservative), gelling agent E466 (carboxymethyl cellulose), and emulsifiers E472e and E481. These are industrial additives used for preservation and texture, making the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sesame Bagel are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sesame Bagel as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sesame Bagel?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including plain bagel by Cohen's, Bagel Thins by Village Bakery. 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?

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.