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Sugared Ring Doughnuts 4s

Barcode 5000128779388

Yes — Sugared Ring Doughnuts 4s is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides), and milk protein. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

co 000 ring doughnuts coated in sugar. ingredients wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed)

A blend of oils extracted from palm and rapeseed plants.
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

emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids - vegetable, diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides)
OK

raising agents (sodium carbonates, calcium phosphates, potassium carbonate)
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.

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Common questions about Sugared Ring Doughnuts 4s

Is Sugared Ring Doughnuts 4s ultra-processed?

Yes — Sugared Ring Doughnuts 4s by the co-operative food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides), and milk protein. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Sugared Ring Doughnuts 4s are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sugared Ring Doughnuts 4s as ultra-processed markers: Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), milk protein. 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.