Donuts

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Red 40 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Leaving (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Mono- And Diglycerides, Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose And Guar And Karaya Gums): 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' 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, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil, Palm And Palm Kernel Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: 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 AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.