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Flavor:
Chocolate Headlight 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 Buttercreme Filling: Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Mono and Diglycerides), Corn Syrup, Water, Cocoa processed with alkali, Contains 2% or less of: Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives), Guar Gum, Polysorbate 60.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Dunkin Donuts Chocolate Headlight Donut falls short of healthier food standards due to its ingredient composition. This product is not organic, contains GMOs, and is laden with various added sugars such as sugar, citric acid, and fructose. Additional deductions arise from the inclusion of dextrose and corn syrup, both of which are considered more detrimental forms of added sugar.
The donut’s ingredient list further features a range of additives that raise concerns. Among these are natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum. More severe penalties are associated with the presence of artificial flavor, carrageenan, sodium benzoate, and maltodextrin, which are recognized as known harmful additives.
Moreover, the product contains oils that are often flagged for their potentially negative health impacts, including canola, soybean, and palm oils. A significant point of contention is the use of high fructose corn syrup, which is heavily penalized due to its link with various health issues.
The Dunkin Donuts Chocolate Headlight Donut is not recommended based on its composition, which prioritizes ingredients that are not aligned with the cleaner, healthier food options the website advocates. The abundance of added sugars, harmful additives, and controversial oils contribute to its low green leaf score. Consumers seeking cleaner, more wholesome food choices are advised to consider alternatives that better align with the pursuit of healthful eating.
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