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Flavor:
Bacon, Egg & Cheese(Croissant)
Ingredients:
Croissant: Dough: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Folic Acid), Water, Margarine [(Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil, Canola Oil), Water, Sugar, Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene (Color), Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D], Sugar, Contains 2% or less of: Yeast, Dough Conditioner (Wheat Flour, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes), Salt, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Natural and Artificial Flavor; Glaze: Fructose, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Locust Bean Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soybean and/or Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda; 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 (Color), 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 Croissant falls short of the clean eating standards set by our website. This rating reflects the product’s extensive use of non-organic, potentially genetically modified ingredients, and a multitude of additives and sugars that our assessment deems detrimental to a health-conscious diet.
The croissant component is made from enriched wheat flour and includes palm and canola oils, which are seen as less desirable due to their processing methods and potential environmental impact. The presence of artificial flavors and colors, alongside preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium stearoyl lactylate, contribute to the product’s low score. The glaze on the croissant introduces additional sugars and soy lecithin, an emulsifier that raises concern for some consumers.
The egg patty within the sandwich is a mix of egg whites and yolks with added corn starch and cellulose gum, extending beyond a simple egg preparation. The use of citric acid and xanthan gum as stabilizers is noted and contributes to the negative assessment.
American cheese, included in the sandwich, contains added colors and preservatives like sorbic acid, further detracting from the product’s appeal to those seeking cleaner food options. The bacon, cured with added sugars and preservatives including sodium nitrite, represents another ingredient that carries potential health concerns.
The cumulative effect of these ingredients is a product that our rating system identifies as having significant room for improvement in terms of offering a cleaner, more wholesome food option. The score reflects the presence of numerous additives, sugars, and non-organic ingredients that are at odds with a diet focused on health and sustainability. The Dunkin Donuts Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant does not align with the values of consumers seeking out cleaner, more natural food products.
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