"Discover the Store-Bought Bagel Brand That Nails the New York Flavor"

Ray's New York Bagels, a New York-based bagel company, has been voted as the store-bought brand that tastes just like the ones from New York in a taste test of 14 brands. Their bagels are prepared using authentic New York-style cooking methods, including boiling in New York's mineral-light water, and are frozen for freshness to preserve their taste and texture. Available in major grocery stores' freezer sections, Ray's claims that freezing their freshly baked bagels locks in their freshness and vibrance, while also extending their shelf-life and containing fewer chemical preservatives. To maximize the crispy outer layer of a bagel, baking it in the oven is recommended, and there are different opinions on whether to thaw or toast frozen bagels for the best results.