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Flavor:
Birdland 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; Orange Icing: [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); Orange Coloring: Glycerin, Beta Carotene and Oleoresin Paprika (Colors)]; Chocolate Icing: Sugar, Water, Cocoa, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin, Contains 2% or less of: Dextrose, Palm Oil, Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor, Agar.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Birdland Donut falls at the lowest end of our health-conscious scale. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which already positions it unfavorably within our rating system. Furthermore, the list of ingredients raises several red flags regarding its nutritional composition.
The Birdland Donut is laced with multiple types of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, alongside even more concerning sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup. These ingredients contribute to the high sugar content that is a common concern in processed foods. It also includes high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient widely criticized for its potential health impacts.
In addition to sugars, the donut contains a variety of additives. Some, such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and glycerin, may pose potential health risks. Particularly worrisome are the known harmful additives like artificial flavor, carrageenan, and maltodextrin, which are linked to adverse health effects in some studies.
The use of oils in the donut is also problematic. Soybean oil and palm oil are present, the latter of which is associated not only with health concerns but also with significant environmental impact due to the deforestation caused by palm oil plantations.
Based on the comprehensive review of its ingredients, the Dunkin Donuts Birdland Donut is strongly advised against for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s composition, characterized by non-organic and GMO ingredients, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and controversial oils, places it firmly at the bottom of our healthfulness scale. This assessment aligns with our mission to highlight cleaner food alternatives in a market saturated with unhealthy choices.
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