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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Chocolate Long John
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, Nonfat Dry Milk, Gum Blend (Cellulose, Guar, Acacia, Carrageenan, Xanthan), Sodium Caseinate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Contains 2% or less of: Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Whole Egg, Natural Flavor, Turmeric Extract (Color), Enzymes, Annatto Seed Extract (Color)], Yeast, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Mono and Diglycerides; 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 Chocolate Long John is a product that our evaluation deems best to avoid for those seeking cleaner food options. This rating reflects the substantial presence of non-organic and GMO ingredients, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives.
The doughnut is not made from organic ingredients and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It also features a variety of added sugars, including sugar, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, and corn syrup, which contribute to its low score. The presence of high fructose corn syrup is particularly notable, as it is linked to various health issues and is considered a less desirable sweetener.
Moreover, the product includes a range of additives that raise concerns. These include natural and artificial flavors, whose specific compositions are not disclosed and may pose health risks. Emulsifiers such as diglycerides and soy lecithin, as well as preservatives like potassium sorbate, are also present. Enriched wheat flour, while fortified with vitamins, has undergone processing that strips away beneficial components of the grain. Xanthan gum, while generally recognized as safe, is included in the list of potentially harmful additives due to its processed nature.
Known harmful additives in the Chocolate Long John include artificial flavors, which are synthetic and may be linked to health problems, and carrageenan, which has been associated with inflammation and digestive issues. Maltodextrin, a highly processed thickener and preservative, is also on the list of ingredients to be cautious of.
Lastly, the product contains oils such as soybean and palm oil. These oils are often heavily processed and may have a negative impact on health and the environment, particularly in the case of palm oil, which is associated with deforestation and habitat destruction.
The Dunkin Donuts Chocolate Long John’s composition, with its array of additives, sugars, and non-organic ingredients, positions it as a choice that is far from the clean food options that health-conscious consumers are searching for.
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