Donut Holes
The processing score reflects 50 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
40 listed · 11 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, PALM OIL, OF: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY FLOUR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), DRIED EGG YOLKS, DRY WHEY, SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN OIL), SOY LECITHIN, NONFAT DRY MILK, METHYLCELLULOSE, PASTEURIZED SWEET CREAM, WHEAT STARCH, DRIED APPLES, CARAMEL COLOR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR, SODIUM CASEINATE, ACETIC ACID, BHT, CITRIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE, CORNSTARCH, PALM OIL WITH LECITHIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, AGAR-AGAR, LOCUST BEAN GUM, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, CINNAMON.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Donut Holes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose, Agar-Agar, Locust Bean Gum, +3 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate 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 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.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Caseinate.
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Palm Oil With Lecithin.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color, Beta-Carotene Color, Titanium Dioxide Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acetic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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