Frosting with Rainbow Sprinkles, Glazed Donut

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Frosting with Rainbow Sprinkles, Glazed Donut scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Maltose Corn Syrup, Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5&6 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Red 40, Red 3, Blues 1&2 And Other Color Added): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Confectioner'S Glaze, +1 more): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 60, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Baking Supplies, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,060 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 Frosting with Rainbow Sprinkles, Glazed Donut'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: Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil, Canola Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Vegetable Oil (Palm And Palm Kernel).

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: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid. Freshness Preserved By Potassium Sorbate.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.