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Dunkin Donuts
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Apple Crumb Donut
Ingredients:
Donut: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Yeast Donut Concentrate [Soy Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda), Wheat Starch, Whey (a milk derivative), Nonfat Dry Milk, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Acacia Gum, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum), Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Contains 2% or less of: Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Whole Egg, Natural Flavor, Turmeric Extract (Color)], Enzymes, Annatto Extract (Color), Yeast, Dextrose, Mono and Diglycerides, Ascorbic Acid; Apple Filling: Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Evaporated Apples, Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Salt, Cinnamon, Malic Acid, Nutmeg; Vanilla Flavored Icing: Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Rice Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Citric Acid, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Agar, Soy Lecithin, Spirulina Extract (Color); Buttercrunch Topping: Sugar, Coconut, Yellow Corn Flour, Caramel Color.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Apple Crumb Donut represents a choice that aligns poorly with the pursuit of cleaner food options. This product is not organic and features genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its clean food status. The presence of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, raises concerns for those seeking natural sweetness.
Further scrutiny reveals that the donut contains dextrose and corn syrup, which are additional forms of harmful added sugars. The ingredient list includes several potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and caramel color. Particularly concerning are known harmful additives like artificial flavor, caramel color, carrageenan, sodium benzoate, and maltodextrin.
The use of oils in the donut is also problematic, with soybean oil and palm oil present, which are often criticized for their environmental impact and health implications. The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, coupled with artificial flavor, further diminishes the product’s standing in terms of healthfulness.
The Dunkin Donuts Apple Crumb Donut thus receives the lowest possible green leaf rating on our scale, reflecting its composition of numerous ingredients that are at odds with a cleaner diet. The array of non-organic components, GMOs, added sugars, harmful additives, and oils that are not health-supportive, make this product a less desirable choice for those seeking healthier food options. Consumers who prioritize clean eating are advised to consider alternative products that better align with their dietary goals.
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