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Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bagels: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Udi's Gluten Free

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Udi's Gluten Free cinnamon raisin bagels received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a shelf-stable gluten-free formula than a simple baked bagel, with several refined starches, sweetener systems, and texture helpers doing much of the work. Raisins and cinnamon bring some recognizable character, so it is best treated as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined sweeteners and syrups, refined seed oil and palm oil addition, and texture and shelf-life helpers. Simpler options: Look for bagels with fewer sweeteners and no added gums or syrups; choose a simpler bagel with whole grain flour and a short ingredient list.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined sweeteners and syrups
  • Refined seed oil and palm oil addition
  • Texture and shelf-life helpers

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for bagels with fewer sweeteners and no added gums or syrups
  • Choose a simpler bagel with whole grain flour and a short ingredient list

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00698997809579
Serving size
79 g (1 bagel)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Udi's Gluten Free

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Canola oil, sugar, tapioca maltodextrin, and tapioca syrup make this bagel more refined and sweetened than its simple name suggests.

Consider This

Xanthan gum, citric acid as a mold inhibitor, enzymes, and cultured corn syrup solids point to formulation helpers built for texture and shelf life.

Good Substitutes

A simple gluten-free bagel made with rice flour, water, yeast, salt, and cinnamon, plus raisins, keeps the same treat idea with fewer helpers.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This reads more like a shelf-stable gluten-free formula than a simple baked bagel, with several refined starches, sweetener systems, and texture helpers doing much of the work. Raisins and cinnamon bring some recognizable character, so it is best treated as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined sweeteners and syrups
  • Refined seed oil and palm oil addition
  • Texture and shelf-life helpers

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Canola Oil — Refined seed oil
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Tapioca Syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
  • Xanthan Gum — Texture gum additive
  • Cultured Corn Syrup Solids — Processed corn syrup derivative
  • Citric Acid (Mold Inhibitor) — Preservative function

Highest concern ingredients

  • Canola Oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil used as a main fat.
  • Tapioca Maltodextrin (6/10) — Heavily refined starch hydrolysate.
  • Enzymes (6/10) — Unspecified enzyme source.

Better choice tips

  • Look for bagels with fewer sweeteners and no added gums or syrups.
  • Choose a simpler bagel with whole grain flour and a short ingredient list.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, BROWN RICE FLOUR (RICE FLOUR, RICE BRAN WITH GERM), CANOLA OIL, RAISINS (RAISINS, PALM OIL), DRIED EGG WHITES, SUGAR, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, LESS THAN 2% OF: TAPIOCA SYRUP, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST, SALT, GROUND CINNAMON, CULTURED CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CITRIC ACID (MOLD INHIBITOR), ENZYMES.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Canola OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users seeking simpler fats.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for fat and tenderness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

  2. Tapioca MaltodextrinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined starchAdditive

    What this is

    Refined starch

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Maltodextrin is a heavily refined carbohydrate used for texture.

    Additional note

    Refined starch hydrolysate used for body and sweetness.

  3. Tapioca SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Syrups add concentrated sweetness on top of sugar.

    Additional note

    Refined syrup sweetener used in smaller amounts.

    Family watchlist

    Refined syrup sweetener

  4. Xanthan GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are functional texture helpers common in gluten-free formulas.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived gum used for texture and binding.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum additive

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  1. Cultured Corn Syrup SolidsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor helperWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor helper

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Cultured corn syrup solids are a processed flavor and texture helper.

    Additional note

    Fermented corn syrup solids used for flavor and browning.

    Family watchlist

    Processed corn syrup derivative

  2. EnzymesConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Enzymes are listed without source detail, which limits transparency.

    Additional note

    Unspecified enzymes used in processing.

    Family watchlist

    Vague enzyme source

  3. Citric Acid (Mold Inhibitor)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Listed as a mold inhibitor, signaling shelf-life engineering.

    Additional note

    Acidulant also used to inhibit mold.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative function

  4. Raisins (Raisins, Palm Oil)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernDried fruitWatchlist

    What this is

    Dried fruit

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Fruit is recognizable, but added palm oil adds a processing layer.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit with palm oil added as a coating.

    Family watchlist

    Added palm oil

  5. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is commonly watched by users limiting added sweeteners.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener adding sweetness and browning.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  6. Tapioca StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch

    What this is

    Refined starch

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch replaces some whole grain structure.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for structure and chew.

  7. Dried Egg WhitesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDried egg

    What this is

    Dried egg

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried egg whites are a processed form of a recognizable ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated egg protein used for structure.

  8. Brown Rice Flour (Rice Flour, Rice Bran with Germ)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Brings some whole-grain character compared with refined flours.

    Additional note

    Whole-grain-based flour with bran and germ retained.

  9. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Neutral base ingredient in baked goods.

    Additional note

    Basic hydrating ingredient with no concern.

  10. YeastConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernLeavening

    What this is

    Leavening

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional baking ingredient.

    Additional note

    Leavening agent with no concern.

  11. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional baking ingredient.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning with no concern.

  12. Ground CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple recognizable flavor ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable spice adding flavor.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile appears. It is not a medical or safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bagels highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bagels shows about 1.03g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bagels: 7g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains raisins for some fruit content; Modest protein for a bagel; No artificial colors listed.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Tapioca and refined rice flour base, low fiber; Added sugar and sugar syrups in ingredients; Canola oil as a seed oil source.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same bakery & bread differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Bakery & Bread, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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