Mini Donuts, Blueberry

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerine, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol Monoester): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum): 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 Mini Donuts, Blueberry'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 Coating (Dextrose, Modified Cornstarch, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil [Soybean And/Or Cottonseed Oil], Titanium Dioxide (Color), Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Artificial Flavor, Corn Starch, Calcium Propionate [Preservative]), Sugar, Blueberry Bits (Sugar, Wheat Flour, Canola Oil, Wheat Starch, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Red 40, Blue 1, Citric Acid, Dried Blueberries), Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil And Soybean Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

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.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preserved With Sodium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.