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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Butternut Donut
Ingredients:
Donut: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Sugar, Cake Donut Mix [Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Nonfat Dry Milk, Egg Yolk, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Sugar, Soy Flour, Soybean Oil, Wheat Starch, Salt, Contains 2% or less of: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Enzyme, Konjac Flour, Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum, Cellulose Gum, Wheat Germ, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Beta Carotene (Color)], Soybean Oil; Glaze: Sugar, Water, Maltodextrin, Contains 2% or less of: Corn Starch, Mono and Diglycerides, Citric Acid, Agar, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Artificial Flavor; Buttercrunch Topping: Sugar, Coconut, Yellow Corn Flour, Caramel Color.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Butternut Donut falls significantly short of cleaner food standards due to its composition of ingredients that raise health concerns. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which already puts it at a disadvantage for those seeking natural food options.
The Butternut Donut is laden with added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, which are detrimental to health when consumed in excess. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, and caramel color further diminish its standing. More concerning are the known harmful additives like artificial flavor, caramel color, carrageenan, and maltodextrin. These substances have been associated with negative health effects and are best avoided in a clean diet.
Additionally, the use of unhealthy oils like soybean oil and palm oil contribute to the product’s low rating. These oils are often highly processed and may contribute to inflammation and other health issues. The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, hidden under the guise of artificial flavor, is particularly egregious, as this sweetener has been linked to obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.
The Dunkin Donuts Butternut Donut embodies the type of food product that consumers seeking healthier options should steer clear of. With its array of non-organic, GMO, and unhealthy ingredients, it represents what many health-conscious individuals aim to avoid. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator that this donut does not align with the values of cleaner, healthier eating. Those looking for nutritious alternatives would be well-advised to bypass this offering in favor of foods that support their well-being and are more in harmony with a clean diet.
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