New York Bakery Co

Sesame Seed Bagels

Barcode 5018297006471

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Yes — Sesame Seed Bagels is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives/UPF markers: calcium propionate (preservative), cultured dextrose (industrial antimicrobial/processing ingredient), and dextrose (refined isolated sugar). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing by NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). water
OK

sesame seeds (3%). yeast
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

sweet potato puree

Pureed sweet potatoes; a simple, single-ingredient puree often used as a natural baby food or ingredient in dishes.
UPF

calcium propionate

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

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
UPF

cultured dextrose

A fermentation-derived sugar product used as a preservative or seasoning enhancer in foods; produced by microbial fermentation of glucose to create lactic acid-containing cultures and related compounds.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

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Common questions about Sesame Seed Bagels

Is Sesame Seed Bagels ultra-processed?

Yes — Sesame Seed Bagels by New York Bakery Co is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives/UPF markers: calcium propionate (preservative), cultured dextrose (industrial antimicrobial/processing ingredient), and dextrose (refined isolated sugar). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing by NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Sesame Seed Bagels are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sesame Seed Bagels as ultra-processed markers: calcium propionate, cultured dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sesame Seed Bagels?

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?

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.