Donettes
The processing score reflects 45 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
31 listed · 8 flagged for reviewSUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), "B" VITAMINS (NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (B1), RIBOFLAVIN (B2), FOLIC ACID)], WATER, PALM SHORTENING, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OILS (PALM KERNEL, COCONUT, PALM), SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, EGG YOLKS. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GLYCERINE, NONFAT MILK, SOY FLOUR, LEAVENINGS (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, WHEY, DEXTROSE, WHEAT STARCH, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, CORN DEXTRIN, GUAR GUM, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, KARAYA GUM, ENZYMES, CALCIUM SULFATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM PROPIONATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), EXTRACTS OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Donettes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Palm Kernel, Coconut, Palm)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Wheat Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Other Additives (Leavenings (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Distilled Monoglycerides): 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 Donettes' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin, Mono And Diglycerides.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum.
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, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Ferrous Sulfate (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.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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