Donut Sticks

Why this score

• Capped: contains titanium dioxideEU banned 2022 (after EFSA review)
• Capped: contains natural and artificial flavors with lemonsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, saturated fat; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 35 g (−1.1); high saturated fat 15 g (−1.5); medium salt 0.8 g (−0.2) (total −2.8).

Ingredients (31)

• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric value, minimal nutrients.
• 4Palm oilHigh saturated fat content; environmental and health concerns.
• 5Enriched Bleached Wheat FlourProcessed grain with added nutrients; bleaching removes some benefits
• 7Barley MaltWhole grain derivative; natural sweetener with some nutritional value
• 8NiacinEssential B vitamin; added to fortified grain products.
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral; standard enrichment in fortified bread.
• 8Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Essential synthetic nutrient; added to fortify flour safely
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient
• 8Folic acidSynthetic B vitamin; essential micronutrient fortification.
• 10WaterPure water; essential solvent for extraction.
• 8Soy flourPlant-based protein; processed but nutrient-dense.
• 6modified wheat and corn starchesChemically treated starches; processed thickeners with altered properties.
• 5Soybean oilHighly refined, extracted oil; minimal nutrients but common culinary oil.
• 8Nonfat MilkNatural dairy product; good protein and calcium source
• 3DextroseRefined sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
• 7baking sodaBaking soda: natural leavening agent, safe, minimal processing.
• 6Sodium acid pyrophosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 9Egg yolksWhole food, nutrient-dense emulsifier.
• 4salt emulsifiers propylene glycol monostearateSynthetic emulsifier; highly processed with limited safety data.
• 6Mono- and diglyceridesFood emulsifiers; derived from fats; acceptable; supports product stability.
• 6Soy lecithinSoy-derived emulsifier; minimally processed but from modified crops.
• 9SpicesNatural flavor ingredients, antioxidant-rich, minimal processing.
• 5Corn starchRefined carbohydrate; minimal fiber or nutrition.
• 7guar gum and xanthan gumNatural polysaccharide thickeners; soluble fiber; minimal toxicity; well-tolerated generally.
• 8Calcium CarbonateMineral nutrient; provides bioavailable calcium; natural source.
• 8agarNatural polysaccharide from seaweed; safe thickener with minimal processing.
• 6potassium sorbateSynthetic preservative; inhibits mold and yeast; safe at typical food levels.
• 2titanium dioxideSynthetic whitening agent; potential nanoparticle absorption concerns.
• 5natural and artificial flavors with lemonMixed flavor sources with lemon; artificial components may contain synthetics.
• 8whey milkDairy product; good protein and calcium source with light processing.
• 9egg whitesMinimally processed protein from eggs; retains nutritional value with minimal intervention.

Allergens

Contains: soy, milk, gluten, eggs

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.

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