New York Bakery Co

Bakery Co. 5 The Original Bagels

Barcode 5020364010113

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Yes — Bakery Co. 5 The Original Bagels is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains the preservative calcium propionate, which is an industrial additive not used in home cooking. The rest of the ingredients are mostly basic foods or standard baking aids, but the presence of this preservative is sufficient to classify the bagels as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal grain flour from wheat, commonly used as a base for doughs and batters; fortified with minerals and vitamins.
OK

water

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

sugar

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

yeast

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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
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.
UPF

calcium propionate

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

maize (corn)

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

sweet potato puree

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

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
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 Bakery Co. 5 The Original Bagels

Is Bakery Co. 5 The Original Bagels ultra-processed?

Yes — Bakery Co. 5 The Original Bagels 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 the preservative calcium propionate, which is an industrial additive not used in home cooking. The rest of the ingredients are mostly basic foods or standard baking aids, but the presence of this preservative is sufficient to classify the bagels as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Bakery Co. 5 The Original Bagels are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Bakery Co. 5 The Original Bagels as an ultra-processed marker: calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.