Yes — Bakery Co. 5 The Original Bagels Fresher for Longer is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains encapsulated sorbic acid (in palm oil) and calcium propionate as preservatives, plus ascorbic acid used as a flour-treatment agent. These industrial additives contribute to the UPF classification. The palm oil used to encapsulate the sorbic acid is also a highly processed refined oil. The flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, vinegar, rapeseed oil, cornmeal, and added vitamins and minerals are not the factors driving this classification.
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Yes — Bakery Co. 5 The Original Bagels Fresher for Longer by New York Bakery Co is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains encapsulated sorbic acid (in palm oil) and calcium propionate as preservatives, plus ascorbic acid used as a flour-treatment agent. These industrial additives contribute to the UPF classification. The palm oil used to encapsulate the sorbic acid is also a highly processed refined oil. The flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, vinegar, rapeseed oil, cornmeal, and added vitamins and minerals are not the factors driving this classification.
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.