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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Eclair
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; Bavarian Kreme Filling: Water, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Sucrose Esters, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Glucono Delta Lactone, Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives), Agar, Beta-Carotene (Color); 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 Eclair falls short in delivering a cleaner food option. This product is not organic, nor does it use non-GMO ingredients. It has multiple types of added sugars, including sugar, fructose, dextrose, sucrose, and corn syrup, which are detrimental to health. The presence of high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors further diminish its standing. Harmful oils, specifically soybean and palm oils, are also part of the recipe, which raises concerns regarding saturated fat content and potential health risks.
The eclair is made with enriched wheat flour, a processed form of flour that lacks the nutritional value of whole grains. It contains several potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, diglycerides, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum. More concerning are the known harmful additives like carrageenan, sodium benzoate, and maltodextrin, which have been linked to various health issues.
The chocolate icing and Bavarian Kreme filling feature a mix of preservatives and artificial colors, including beta-carotene and agar. Preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium propionate are used to extend shelf life but are not aligned with cleaner eating principles.
The Dunkin Donuts Eclair is a product that does not meet the criteria for those seeking healthier, cleaner food options. It contains a range of ingredients that are considered harmful or potentially harmful, and the lack of organic or non-GMO components further detracts from its quality. It is a clear example of a product to avoid for consumers aiming to make better food choices amidst a market saturated with unhealthy options. The 1/5 green leaves rating underscores the need for caution and awareness when selecting processed food items.
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