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Bakery 4 Jam Ball Doughnuts

Barcode 5000129321555

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Bakery 4 Jam Ball Doughnuts is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and their tartaric acid esters), flavouring, preservative (potassium sorbate), colour (anthocyanins used as an additive), and refined palm vegetable oil. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

apple and raspberry jam (23%) (glucose-fructose syrup, apple concentrate, raspberry concentrate)
OK

pectin (gelling agent)

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from fruits, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
OK

acidity regulators (citric acid)
OK

trisodium citrate
UPF

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
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

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

yeast

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

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

salt

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

wheat protein

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

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

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Common questions about Bakery 4 Jam Ball Doughnuts

Is Bakery 4 Jam Ball Doughnuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Bakery 4 Jam Ball Doughnuts by Co-op is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and their tartaric acid esters), flavouring, preservative (potassium sorbate), colour (anthocyanins used as an additive), and refined palm vegetable oil. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Bakery 4 Jam Ball Doughnuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Bakery 4 Jam Ball Doughnuts as ultra-processed markers: color (anthocyanins), flavouring, potassium sorbate, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed). 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.