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Summary
The blueberry bagel is a processed food with a moderate level of processing, which limits its potential score. While it includes beneficial ingredients like ripe blueberries and yeast, it also contains refined sugar, which can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess. The use of enriched flour and the presence of added sugar are factors that prevent it from achieving a higher rating.
Key ingredients 6
Ripe blueberriesGood
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, making them a healthy and flavorful addition to the bagel.
Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Neutral
Enriched flour is a common ingredient that provides the base for the bagel, though it is processed and lacks additional nutritional benefits.
See more about Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) →WaterNeutral
Water is the base of the formulation — inert.
See more about Water →MaltNeutral
Malt is used for flavor and fermentation, providing a mild sweetness without significant health impact.
See more about Malt →YeastNeutral
Baker's/nutritional yeast in standard use — benign.
See more about Yeast →SugarBad
Sugar adds sweetness but also increases calorie content and can contribute to excess sugar intake if consumed frequently.
See more about Sugar →Processing
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