Donuts Vanilla Glazed

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Fats (Non-Hydrogenated Shortening (Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Cellulose): 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 Donuts Vanilla Glazed'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: Icing (Sugar, Water, Glucose, Vanilla Extract), Cane Sugar, Fruit Concentrate (Dextrose, Dextrin, Fiber).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Pea Starch, Mono Calcium Phosphate), Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.