Apple Paczki Donuts, Apple

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol Mono Fatty Acid Esters): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes (Amylase)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gellan Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugars (Dextrose, Glucose Solids, High Fructose Corn Syrup).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shortening (Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil, Canola Oil), Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Yeast, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Acetylated Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides, Citric Acid, Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide.

Common in powdered processed foods.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate), Sulfites.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colors (Caramel, Beta Carotene, Titanium Dioxide, Fd&C Yellow 5).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.