Burger King
Flavor:
Cini Mini® Dough
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm, Canola And Soybean Oils, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Cinnamon, Dried Nonfat Milk, Dried Whole Eggs (Contains Sodium Silicoaluminate), Molasses, Vital Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Salt, Modified Tapioca Starch/Flour, Mono And Diglycerides, Acetylated Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides (Datem), Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Baking Soda, Artificial Colour, Natural And Artificial Flavour, L Cysteine Hydrochloride, Tbhq (Preservative), Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Burger King Cini Mini® Dough is a product that our assessment deems best to avoid for those seeking cleaner food options. This item does not meet the criteria for a healthier choice due to its composition of various ingredients that raise concerns about its nutritional value and potential health impact.
The Cini Mini® Dough is not organic and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It features a range of added sugars, including molasses, sugar, and high fructose corn syrup, which contribute to its high sugar content. The presence of dextrose and corn syrup further exacerbates the level of harmful added sugars. These sweeteners are known to have negative effects on health, particularly when consumed in excess.
Furthermore, the product includes several potentially harmful additives such as artificial flavors, mono and diglycerides, and DATEM (Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides). These are common in processed foods but are often flagged for their possible health risks. The Cini Mini® Dough also contains known harmful additives like TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) and artificial colors, which have been linked to adverse health effects.
The oils used in the product are another point of concern. Canola, soybean, and palm oils are not ideal choices within the framework of cleaner eating. These oils may have undergone heavy processing and could be sourced from GMO plants.
Lastly, the inclusion of high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors further diminishes the product’s standing on our scale. These ingredients are typically avoided by those seeking healthier, more natural food options.
The Burger King Cini Mini® Dough receives the lowest possible score on our green leaf rating due to its non-organic status, use of GMOs, high sugar content, and the presence of potentially and known harmful additives and oils. Our analysis strongly advises consumers to look for alternative cleaner food choices that better align with a health-conscious diet.
Certifications:
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