Why is Bagels classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bagels use refined wheat flour, added sugars, a preservative (calcium propionate, E282), an acidity regulator (citric acid, E330), a gelling agent (E466) and two emulsifiers (E472e and E481), all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, leading to a NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar and salt content in these bagels affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 6.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the bagels can raise blood glucose levels more than average bagels, requiring careful portion control for diabetics, while the very low salt (0.002 g) contributes minimally to sodium intake, making it less of a concern for hypertension.

Are these bagels suitable for strict dietary regimes such as vegan, halal, kosher or gluten‑free?

The product is certified vegan, halal and kosher, but it contains wheat flour and gluten, so it is not suitable for a gluten‑free diet.

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Bagels

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Bagels are a sliced white bagel product made from wheat flour, water, yeast and other plant‑based ingredients, falling under the PNNS groups "Cereals and potatoes" and "Bread". The item receives a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and it contains several additives such as calcium propionate (E282), citric acid (E330), gelling agent (E466) and emulsifiers (E472e, E481). Nutritionally it provides 10.6 g of protein and 2.7 g of fiber per 100 g, but its sugar content (6.4 g) exceeds the category average and it contains gluten and soy, which are common allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal259 kcal

Fat1.7 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars6.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bagel (49 g carbs, 5.52 g fat, 3.95 g salt, 4.79 g sugars per 100 g), this product is lower in fat and salt while its sugar level is noticeably higher.

Ingredients

_Wheat_ Flour (with Calcium, Iron, Niacin (B3) and Thiamin (B1)), Water, Yeast, Malted _Wheat_ Flour, _Wheat_ Gluten, Sugar, Dextrose, Maize, Salt, Rice Flour, _Soya_ Flour, Preservative (Calcium Propionate), Gelling Agent (E466), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Emulsifiers (E472e, E481), Flour Treatment Agents (Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), E920 (Vegetarian)).

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