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Udi's Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Everything Bagels: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Udi's

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Udi's soft & chewy gluten free everything bagels received a Food Integrity Score of 69 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a gluten-free formulation built from starches and binders than a simple bakery recipe, though the seeds and whole-grain brown rice flour are recognizable. It is reasonable as an occasional choice rather than a daily staple, mainly because of the refined starches, canola oil, and several helper ingredients doing structural and shelf-life work. Main considerations include refined canola oil and starch-derived syrups, xanthan gum and citric acid as formulation helpers, and vague enzymes and cultured corn syrup solids. Simpler options: Choose bagels with fewer gums, syrups, and processing aids; look for simpler seed and flour-based bagels with shorter ingredient lists.

Food Integrity Score 69/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Low

What to watch?

  • Refined canola oil and starch-derived syrups
  • Xanthan gum and citric acid as formulation helpers
  • Vague enzymes and cultured corn syrup solids

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose bagels with fewer gums, syrups, and processing aids
  • Look for simpler seed and flour-based bagels with shorter ingredient lists

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Udi's Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Everything Bagels
Brand
Udi's
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00698997807155
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

Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Everything Bagels

Udi's

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Canola oil, tapioca maltodextrin, tapioca syrup, and xanthan gum add refined and texture-building inputs beyond a basic bagel recipe.

Consider This

Cultured corn syrup solids, enzymes, and citric acid as a mold inhibitor point toward shelf-life and formulation engineering.

Good Substitutes

Look for bagels with flour, water, yeast, salt, and seeds, with fewer gums, syrups, and processing aids.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This reads more like a gluten-free formulation built from starches and binders than a simple bakery recipe, though the seeds and whole-grain brown rice flour are recognizable. It is reasonable as an occasional choice rather than a daily staple, mainly because of the refined starches, canola oil, and several helper ingredients doing structural and shelf-life work.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined canola oil and starch-derived syrups
  • Xanthan gum and citric acid as formulation helpers
  • Vague enzymes and cultured corn syrup solids

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Canola Oil — Refined seed oil
  • Tapioca Maltodextrin — Refined starch-derived ingredient
  • Cane Sugar — Refined added sweetener
  • Tapioca Syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
  • Xanthan Gum — Texture gum
  • Cultured Corn Syrup Solids — Processed corn-derived flavor input

Highest concern ingredients

  • Xanthan Gum (7/10) — Texture gum used as a structural helper.
  • Canola Oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil in the formula.
  • Enzymes (6/10) — Unspecified processing aid.

Better choice tips

  • Choose bagels with fewer gums, syrups, and processing aids.
  • Look for simpler seed and flour-based bagels with shorter ingredient lists.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, BROWN RICE FLOUR (RICE FLOUR, RICE BRAN WITH GERM), CANOLA OIL, EGG WHITES, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, CANE SUGAR, TAPIOCA SYRUP, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED ONION, FLAX SEED, MILLET, POPPY SEEDS, YEAST, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, 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. Xanthan GumConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Xanthan gum is a texture-building additive common in gluten-free baking.

    Additional note

    Gum used to build texture and structure.

    Family watchlist

    Gum texture additive.

  2. 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 a common family watchlist item.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil added for fat and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil used as a fat source.

  3. Tapioca MaltodextrinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined starchWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined starch

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Maltodextrin is a refined starch fraction used for bulk and texture.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived bulking and texture ingredient.

    Family watchlist

    Refined starch-derived processing aid.

  4. Tapioca SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Syrups are refined sweetener forms that may be flagged.

    Additional note

    Syrup-form sweetener derived from starch processing.

    Family watchlist

    Refined syrup sweetener.

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  1. Cultured Corn Syrup SolidsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernProcessedWatchlist

    What this is

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Cultured corn syrup solids are a processed ingredient with formulation roles.

    Additional note

    Cultured corn-derived solids used for flavor and browning.

    Family watchlist

    Processed corn-derived flavor and browning input.

  2. EnzymesConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernProcessing aidWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Processing aid

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Unspecified enzymes leave source and function unclear.

    Additional note

    Unspecified enzymes used as processing aids.

    Family watchlist

    Vague enzyme source and function.

  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

    Citric acid here is listed as a preservative for shelf life.

    Additional note

    Acidulant also used as a mold inhibitor.

    Family watchlist

    Listed as a mold inhibitor.

  4. Tapioca StarchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined starch

    What this is

    Refined starch

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch replaces whole-grain structure in this formula.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for structure and chew.

  5. Cane SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar is a common family watchlist item.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener added for flavor and browning.

    Family watchlist

    Refined added sweetener.

  6. 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

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Rice-based ingredients carry rice arsenic testing context.

    Additional note

    Whole-grain-style rice flour with bran and germ.

  7. Dried OnionConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Dried onion is a recognizable seasoning ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated onion for flavor.

  8. YeastConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Yeast is a normal baking ingredient.

    Additional note

    Leavening agent expected in bagel baking.

  9. Dried GarlicConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Dried garlic is a recognizable seasoning ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated garlic for flavor.

  10. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Plain water is a simple, recognizable base.

    Additional note

    Basic hydrating base with no concern.

  11. Egg WhitesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Egg whites are a simple, recognizable ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable egg component used for structure.

  12. Flax SeedConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Flax seed is a simple, recognizable whole ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole seed adding texture and nutrients.

  13. MilletConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Millet is a recognizable whole grain.

    Additional note

    Whole grain used as a topping or inclusion.

  14. Poppy SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Poppy seeds are a simple, recognizable topping.

    Additional note

    Whole seed used as a topping.

  15. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Salt is a simple, recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to a simple, recognizable formulation. It is not a medical 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)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

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

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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)

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  • 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.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "egg". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "egg". 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 Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Everything 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 Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Everything Bagels shows about 1.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Udi's Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Everything Bagels: 4g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane 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 flax, millet, and brown rice flour for some whole-grain fiber; Simple recognizable ingredient list for a packaged bread; Low saturated fat per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Tapioca starch and maltodextrin are refined carbohydrates with low fiber; Multiple added sugars including cane sugar and tapioca syrup; Sodium around 390 mg per bagel adds up across meals.

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.

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