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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Bacon, Egg & Cheese(Biscuit)
Ingredients:
Biscuit: Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Unsalted Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Natural Flavors), Buttermilk, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Baking Soda, Salt, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Natural Flavor, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sugar; Egg Patty: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Soybean Oil, Water, Contains 2% or less of: Corn Starch, Salt, Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid; Pasteurized Process American Cheese: American Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Citric Acid, Annatto and Oleoresin Paprika (Colors), Acetic Acid, Sunflower or Soy Lecithin; Bacon: Pork, cured with: Water, Sugar, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Bacon, Egg & Cheese (Biscuit) falls short of providing a cleaner food option. This product is neither organic nor uses non-GMO ingredients, which significantly impacts its rating on our health-conscious scale. The biscuit, egg patty, processed American cheese, and bacon ensemble contain a range of ingredients that raise concerns.
The biscuit includes enriched bleached flour and palm oil, both of which carry environmental and health considerations. The presence of sodium aluminum phosphate and sodium acid pyrophosphate as leavening agents, along with sodium stearoyl lactylate as an emulsifier, adds to the list of non-preferred additives. Additionally, sugar is used, contributing to added sugars in the diet.
The egg patty is made with egg whites and yolks, combined with soybean oil, which is often derived from GMO sources. Further, it contains additives like xanthan gum and cellulose gum, which, although common in processed foods, are not aligned with cleaner eating principles.
The processed American cheese component lists sodium citrate and sodium phosphate among its ingredients, and it uses artificial colors, such as annatto and oleoresin paprika. The inclusion of sorbic acid as a preservative is another element that detracts from the natural quality of the food.
Bacon, a key ingredient, is cured with additives like sodium erythorbate and sodium nitrite. Sodium nitrite, in particular, is noted for its potential health risks and is a significant factor in lowering the product’s score.
This food item, with its array of non-organic ingredients, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives, does not meet the criteria for a cleaner, healthier alternative in the market. It is recommended to seek out options that adhere more closely to the values of organic, non-GMO, and additive-free food choices.
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