Thomas' Plain Bagels — DUMP

Name: Thomas' Plain Bagels
Brand: Thomas

Munch or Dump rates Thomas' Plain Bagels by Thomas DUMP — score 17/90.

Refined white flour, added sugar, and a full stack of dough conditioners and preservatives. 19 ingredients deep into ultra-processed territory.

Why this verdict

Enriched (refined) wheat flour is the base — fiber stripped, blood-sugar spike guaranteed
19 ingredients with added sugar and a stack of dough conditioners = ultra-processed
Multiple preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid) for shelf life, not for you
Emulsifiers mono-glycerides and soy lecithin plus guar gum — lab texture, not real bread
Vitamins are added back synthetically because refining removed the real ones

Enriched wheat flour (moderate) — Refined flour stripped of bran then fortified - the crust base.
Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
yeast (safe) — Leavening agent for bread rising.
wheat gluten (safe) — Naturally occurring in wheat, adds elasticity.
Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
Cornmeal (safe) — Dusting to prevent sticking.
calcium propionate (moderate) — Mold-inhibiting preservative; common in commercial bread.
Sorbic Acid (moderate) — Preservative extending shelf life.
Mono-glycerides (moderate) — Emulsifier/dough conditioner that keeps bread soft; can carry trace industrial trans fat and disrupts nothing you'd find in real bread.
citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
Guar Gum (moderate) — Used as a firming agent or conditioner; not necessary.
Vegetable oil (soybean) (moderate) — Refined seed oil high in omega-6; softens the crumb but adds refined fat.
Soy Lecithin (safe) — Common emulsifier, generally benign in these amounts.
Sesame Seeds (safe) — Whole seed; note this is a sesame allergen source.