Triple Fudge Ding Dongs

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Natamycin (To Retain Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate 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 Triple Fudge Ding Dongs' 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: Soy Lecithin, Glycerin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monoglyceride.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dark Chocolate Flavored Coating [Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali), Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Natural Flavor, Whole Milk Powder And Salt], Sugar, White Sugar Drizzle [Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Natural Flavor And Salt].

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shortening (Palm Oil, Mono And Diglycerides), Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.