Quick Pick Donuts

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Water Sugar Corn Syrup Modified Food Starch): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Salt Natural And Artificial Flavor Titanium Dioxide): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Mono- And Diglycerides, Mono- And Diglycerides Benzoic Acid Potassium Sorbate, +1 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Quick Pick 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.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Maltodextrin.Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following Agar, Cellulose Gum, Icing (Sugar,Water,Corn Syrup,Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following Mono- And Diglycerides Artificial Flavor,Agar,Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid,Locust Bean Gum, Titanium Dioxide (Color)).

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Donut Mix (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour,Niacin,Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate,Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Dextrose,Soybean Oil.Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following Salt,Defatted Soy Flour,Whey (Milk), Mono- And Diglycerides,Soy Fiber,Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate,Mono- And Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate,Nonfat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin,Guar Gum,Annato (Color),Turmeric (Color), Ascorbic Acid,Enzymes,Potato Starch,Egg Whites.), Vitamin A Palmitate And Vitamin D3 Added.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.Water, Sugar, Granulated Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Chocolate Icing (Sugar Water,Palm Oil, Corn Syrup, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following Mono- And Diglycerides, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid,Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Artificial Flavor).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.