Fitzgeralds

Multiseed and cereal bagels

Barcode 5099077001862

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Yes — Multiseed and cereal bagels is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and preservatives: calcium propionate and sorbic acid (preservatives) are classed as UPF additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients like flours, seeds, sugar, oil, and yeast are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these preservatives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

fortified wheat flour and is now [wheat flour
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin with a who (b1)]
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

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

multiseed mix (4%) [sunflower seeds
OK

poppy seeds

Small seeds from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) used as a culinary ingredient in breads, pastries, and toppings. Nutritionally rich in healthy fats and minerals.
OK

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.
OK

brown linseeds]
OK

malted barley flour

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

preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid)

Food additives used to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.
OK

flour treatment agent (vitamin c)

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Common questions about Multiseed and cereal bagels

Is Multiseed and cereal bagels ultra-processed?

Yes — Multiseed and cereal bagels by Fitzgeralds is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and preservatives: calcium propionate and sorbic acid (preservatives) are classed as UPF additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients like flours, seeds, sugar, oil, and yeast are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these preservatives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Multiseed and cereal bagels are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Multiseed and cereal bagels as an ultra-processed marker: preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Multiseed and cereal 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.