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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Caramel Chocoholic Donut
Ingredients:
Donut: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Donut Concentrate [Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cocoa processed with alkali, Milk Solids (Whey, Nonfat Dry Milk, Sodium Caseinate), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate), Soybean Oil, Soy Flour, Salt, Wheat Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Artificial Flavor, Egg White, Sugar, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Soy Lecithin, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, L-Cysteine Blend (Calcium Sulfate, Tricalcium Phosphate, L-Cysteine), Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Guar Gum], Sugar, 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; Caramel Icing: Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch), Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Maltodextrin, Contains 2% or less of: Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Colors (Caramel, Fruit and Vegetable Juice), Natural Flavor, Corn Starch, Salt, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Citric Acid, Agar, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Soy Lecithin; Chocolate Curls: Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate processed with alkali, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Extract, Milk.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Caramel Chocoholic Donut falls at the bottom of the scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts significantly from its score. A closer look at the ingredients list reveals multiple concerns regarding its composition.
The donut contains several types of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, which contribute to its low rating. More concerning is the presence of dextrose and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful forms of added sugars. The product also includes a range of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, mono and diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and potassium sorbate. Among these, artificial flavor and maltodextrin are identified as known harmful additives.
Furthermore, the donut is made with oils such as soybean and palm oil, which are flagged as harmful in the context of a clean diet. The use of high fructose corn syrup, paired with artificial flavor, further diminishes the product’s standing.
The ingredient list of the Dunkin Donuts Caramel Chocoholic Donut displays a reliance on substances that are not aligned with cleaner, healthier food standards. With non-organic ingredients, GMOs, multiple types of added sugars, harmful additives, and oils, this product is not recommended for those seeking healthier food options. The 1/5 green leaves rating reflects a clear position: this donut is best avoided by consumers aiming to make cleaner food choices.
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