Warburtons

21 seeds and grains thin bagels

Barcode 5010044010045

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Yes — 21 seeds and grains thin bagels is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), calcium propionate (preservative), gelling agent E466 (carboxymethyl cellulose), emulsifiers E472e and E481, and flour treatment agent E920. These industrial additives and refined ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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

grain mix (8%) (malted wheat flakes, oats, malted barley flour, manted rye flakes, kibbled toasted rye, malted wheat flour)
OK

kibbled wholemeal einkorn (wheat)
OK

kibbled wholemeal emmer (wheat)
OK

buckwheat

A gluten-free pseudocereal consisting of small triangular seeds used as a grain substitute.
OK

barley flakes

Rolled or flattened barley grain flakes, a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

spelt (wheat) flakes
OK

white rice flakes
OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

seed mix (7%) (millet, sunflower, brown linseed, sesame, white quinoa, pumpkin, red quinoa, black quinoa, chia, golden linseed, poppy)
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

yeast

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

dextrose

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

soy flour

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

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

preservative: calcium propionate; gelling agent: e466; emulsifiers: e472e
OK

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

e920 (vegetarian). suitable for vegans and vegetarians allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in in a bakery which uses milk

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Common questions about 21 seeds and grains thin bagels

Is 21 seeds and grains thin bagels ultra-processed?

Yes — 21 seeds and grains thin bagels by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), calcium propionate (preservative), gelling agent E466 (carboxymethyl cellulose), emulsifiers E472e and E481, and flour treatment agent E920. These industrial additives and refined ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in 21 seeds and grains thin bagels are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 21 seeds and grains thin bagels as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 21 seeds and grains thin bagels?

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?

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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.