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Dunkin Donuts
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Chocolate Frosted with Chocolate Sprinkles 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; 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; Chocolate Sprinkles: Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel and/or Palm Oil), Cocoa processed with alkali, Soy Lecithin, Dextrin, Confectioner’s Glaze, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Carnauba Wax.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Dunkin Donuts Chocolate Frosted with Chocolate Sprinkles Donut stands as an example of a product best avoided for those seeking cleaner food options. This donut does not meet organic standards and includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which immediately reduces its standing in terms of health and environmental considerations.
The ingredient list reveals a multitude of added sugars, including sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and dextrose, which contribute to the high caloric content typically associated with negative health outcomes when consumed excessively. High fructose corn syrup, a sweetener often linked to obesity and diabetes, is particularly prominent in this product.
Beyond sugars, the donut contains a range of additives such as natural and artificial flavors, soy lecithin, and diglycerides. These ingredients are commonly used in processed foods to enhance taste, texture, and shelf life but do not align with a natural or clean eating philosophy. Artificial flavors, along with carrageenan and maltodextrin, are marked as known harmful additives due to their controversial health impacts and are thus flagged in the scoring process.
Furthermore, the presence of various oils, including soybean and palm oils, raises concerns. These oils are often heavily processed and may contribute to deforestation and other environmental issues, as in the case of non-sustainably sourced palm oil.
With these considerations, the Dunkin Donuts Chocolate Frosted with Chocolate Sprinkles Donut receives the lowest possible recommendation on the website. The abundance of processed ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives make it a product that fails to align with the mission of providing cleaner, healthier food options in the market. Consumers looking for nutritious alternatives are advised to steer clear of this donut.
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