Crunch Mini Donuts

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Crunch Mini Donuts scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Modified Starches (Modified Wheat Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerine, Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Leavenings (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Crunch Mini Donuts' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Agar.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Honey, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Barley Malt, Reduced Iron, "B" Vitamins (Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Folic Acid)].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Shortening, Soybean Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Egg Yolks.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sorbic Acid And Sodium Propionate (To Retain Freshness), Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Sulfate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.