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Food Lion Sesame Bagel

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Is Food Lion Sesame Bagel healthy?

Food Lion Sesame Bagel scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The sesame bagel contains enriched wheat flour, which is a refined grain lacking the fiber and nutrients of whole grains, and added sugar, which can contribute to metabolic issues.

How processed is Food Lion Sesame Bagel?

Food Lion Sesame Bagel is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Food Lion Sesame Bagel's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Niacin, Riboflavin, Sesame Seeds count in its favor; Enriched Wheat Flour, Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Food Lion Sesame Bagel

Food Lion
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Ahold Delhaize
Category Bagels and Muffins
Summary

The sesame bagel contains enriched wheat flour, which is a refined grain lacking the fiber and nutrients of whole grains, and added sugar, which can contribute to metabolic issues. While it includes beneficial ingredients like barley flour and sesame seeds, the presence of refined ingredients and moderate processing level limit its healthfulness.

Key ingredients 12

Niacin
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Riboflavin
Good

Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.

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Sesame Seeds
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Barley Flour
Neutral

A traditional grain flour that adds texture and flavor, providing moderate amounts of carbohydrates.

Reduced Iron
Neutral

An elemental iron form added to fortify refined flour products.

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Thiamine Mononitrate
Neutral

A stable, synthetic form of vitamin B1 used for food fortification.

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Folic Acid
Neutral

The synthetic form of folate used to enrich grain products.

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Water
Neutral

Essential moisture used for dough hydration and baking.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Functional processing aids used to improve dough handling, texture, and rise during baking.

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Gum
Neutral

Used as a stabilizing and texturizing agent to improve moisture retention and crumb structure.

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Enriched Wheat Flour
Bad

Refined wheat flour has been stripped of most of its natural fiber and nutrients during processing, leading to a higher glycemic impact.

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Sugar
Bad

Added caloric sweetener that contributes to total sugar intake and can cause quicker spikes in blood glucose.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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