Is Asiago Cheese Bagel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Markets Of Meijer
Markets Of Meijer's Asiago Cheese Bagel is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Calcium Propionate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The Asiago Cheese Bagel contains enriched flour and Asiago cheese, but also includes preservatives like calcium propionate and citric acid, raising quality concerns. The presence of sugar and artificial ingredients further impacts its safety profile.
Main concern
Calcium propionate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Asiago cheese provides flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the bagel.
- Enriched flour includes added nutrients like niacin and iron, contributing to its nutritional profile.
Concerns
- Calcium propionate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- The inclusion of sugar and artificial flavors indicates a higher level of processing, which may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient that provides structure to the bagel but raises concerns due to its refined nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that hydrates the dough, essential for the bagel's texture and structure.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Asiago Cheese safe in this snack?
Good
Asiago Cheese is used here as flavor. Asiago cheese adds flavor and richness to the bagel, made from pasteurized part skim milk and cultures, indicating a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ASIAGO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Calcium Propionate safe in this snack?
Bad
Calcium Propionate is used here as preservative. Calcium propionate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, which raises concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as preservative. Citric acid serves as a preservative, but its synthetic nature raises questions about the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE)
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the bagel rise, contributing positively to its texture.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: YEAST
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3183514
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy
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