Sainsbury's

Jam doughnuts

Barcode 01146356

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Yes — Jam doughnuts is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

Jam doughnuts are ultra-processed because they contain palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil, as well as emulsifiers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides. These industrial additives contribute to the UPF classification. The jam also contains flavourings, which are industrially formulated flavour additives. The wheat flour is fortified, which does not itself make the product ultra-processed, and the pectin, citric acid, ascorbic acid, oils, sugars, and raising agents do not independently determine this classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
OK

raspberry & apple jam (23%) (sugar raspberry purée, apple purée, acidity regulators: citric acid, trisodium citrate; gelling agent: pectin; colour: anthocyanins; flavourings, antioxidant: ascorbic acid)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

emulsifiers: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
OK

mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids; raising agents: calcium phosphate
OK

potassium carbonate
OK

sodium carbonate salt
OK

wheat protein

Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
OK

flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid. allergy advice

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Common questions about Jam doughnuts

Is Jam doughnuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Jam doughnuts by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Jam doughnuts are ultra-processed because they contain palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil, as well as emulsifiers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides. These industrial additives contribute to the UPF classification. The jam also contains flavourings, which are industrially formulated flavour additives. The wheat flour is fortified, which does not itself make the product ultra-processed, and the pectin, citric acid, ascorbic acid, oils, sugars, and raising agents do not independently determine this classification.

Which ingredients in Jam doughnuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Jam doughnuts as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.