Everything Bagels

Why this score

• Capped: contains Hydrogenated palm oilFDA: artificial trans fat banned
• High in sugar, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: medium sugar, salt (−0.4).

Ingredients (37)

• 6Enriched flourRefined grain with added vitamins; minimally nutritious.
• 7Wheat flourWhole grain derivative; acceptable when part of enriched blend.
• 7Malted barley flourWhole grain malt; adds nutrition and flavor naturally.
• 8NiacinB vitamin; essential nutrient added to flour.
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral nutrient; commonly added to enriched grain.
• 8Thiamine mononitrateB1 vitamin; essential nutrient added to flour.
• 8RiboflavinB2 vitamin; essential nutrient added to flour.
• 8Folic acidB vitamin; essential nutrient added to flour.
• 10WaterEssential ingredient; no additives or processing concerns.
• 7Pea protein isolatePlant-based protein; minimally processed, nutritious addition.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; essential for fermentation.
• 6Wheat glutenRefined protein concentrate; acceptable for texture.
• 3SugarAdded sweetener; minimal nutritional value.
• 9Sesame seedsWhole seed topping; nutritious, natural, mineral-rich.
• 9Dehydrated onionNatural seasoning; minimally processed flavor ingredient.
• 6SaltSeasoning; acceptable in moderation but sodium is high.
• 6Calcium propionatePreservative; safe but synthetic; prevents mold growth.
• 6Guar gumNatural thickener from guar beans; safe, minimally processed.
• 5Soybean oilHighly processed seed oil; acceptable but inflammatory potential.
• 9Poppy seedsWhole seed topping; nutritious, natural, mineral-rich.
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative; derived from citrus or fermentation.
• 9Dehydrated garlicNatural seasoning; minimally processed flavor ingredient.
• 3MaltodextrinRefined carbohydrate sweetener; highly processed, minimal nutrition.
• 4DextrinsRefined carbohydrate; highly processed, minimal nutritional value.
• 7Yellow corn mealWhole grain derivative; acceptable nutritional contribution.
• 6Mono- and diglyceridesEmulsifier; synthetic, used for texture; safety established.
• 6Sorbic acidPreservative; synthetic but safe; prevents mold growth.
• 6Sodium alginateThickener from seaweed; natural, minimally processed.
• 2Hydrogenated palm oilTrans fat precursor; saturated, unhealthy, environmental concern.
• 5Distilled monoglycerideEmulsifier; synthetic, used for texture; safety established.
• 6Silicon dioxideAnti-caking agent; inert mineral; acceptable in small amounts.
• 8Ascorbic acidVitamin C; added as preservative and dough conditioner.
• 5Dough conditionerUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score.
• 4Phosphoric acidAcidulant preservative; synthetic but safe in small amounts.
• 6Propionic acidPreservative; synthetic but safe; prevents mold growth.
• 6Microcrystalline celluloseThickener/bulking agent; refined plant fiber; acceptable.
• 5Corn starchRefined carbohydrate; highly processed, minimal nutrition.

Allergens

Contains: gluten, sesame, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.