Member's Mark, Assorted Donut Holes

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Member's Mark, Assorted Donut Holes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Colors (Blue 1, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Sodium Alginate, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant 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 Member's Mark, Assorted Donut Holes' 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: Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Propylene Glycol Mono- And Diesters Of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monoglycerides.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil, Of: Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Corn Oil, and 1 more.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Stabilizer (Calcium Carbonate, Sugar, Calcium Sulfate, Vegetable Gum Blend [Agar-Agar, Locust Bean Gum], Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate), Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid Preservative, Palm Oil With Citric Acid Added As A Preservative.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.