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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Apple Stick
Ingredients:
Donut: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Water, Donut Concentrate [Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Nonfat Dry Milk, Egg Yolk, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate), Soy Flour, Wheat Starch, Salt, Modified Egg Yolk (Egg Yolk, Enzyme), Soybean Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Soy Lecithin, Konjac Flour Blend (Konjac Flour, Carrageenan), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Toasted Wheat Germ, Dextrose, Turmeric and Annatto (Colors)], Sugar, Soybean Oil; 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; Cinnamon Sugar: Dextrose, Corn Starch, Cinnamon, Palm Oil.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Apple Stick is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This score reflects the product’s extensive use of ingredients that fall short of the health standards set by the reviewing website. The Apple Stick is not organic, and it does not utilize non-GMO ingredients, which detracts from its overall health value.
The ingredient list reveals several types of added sugars, including sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup, contributing to the product’s high sugar content. Furthermore, the Apple Stick contains a variety of potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, and preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate. Carrageenan is also present, which is identified as a known harmful additive.
In addition to these concerns, the product includes oils like soybean oil and palm oil. These oils are considered harmful due to their saturated fat content and potential environmental impact associated with palm oil production. The presence of artificial flavors, which often contain high fructose corn syrup, raises additional health and quality concerns.
The Dunkin Donuts Apple Stick falls considerably short of providing a clean eating option. The product’s composition, dominated by non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients, positions it poorly for health-conscious consumers. The reviewing website’s stringent criteria for clean foods are not met by this product, leading to the lowest possible recommendation. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator that this item is best avoided by those aiming to maintain a healthy and conscientious diet.
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