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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Egg & Cheese(English Muffin)
Ingredients:
English Muffin: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Bleached Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Contains 2% or less of: Wheat Gluten, Wheat Sourdough (Water, Fermented Wheat Flour, Inactivated Yeast, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Enzymes, Xanthan Gum), Soybean Oil, Salt, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Dough Conditioner (Wheat Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes), Fumaric Acid, Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal, Pan and Grill Oil [Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Beta Carotene (Color), Natural Flavor]; Egg Patty: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Soybean Oil, Water, Contains 2% or less of: Corn Starch, Salt, Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid; Pasteurized Process American Cheese: American Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Citric Acid, Annatto and Oleoresin Paprika (Colors), Acetic Acid, Sunflower or Soy Lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin falls short of ideal standards for clean eating. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its overall score. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further diminishes its standing. Additionally, the inclusion of various additives typically considered unfavorable for a clean diet, including natural flavors, soy lecithin, and sodium citrate, contribute to its low rating.
This breakfast option’s use of enriched wheat flour raises concerns due to the refining process stripping away natural nutrients which are then artificially added back. The use of soybean and palm oils is another point of contention. These oils are often processed under high heat and pressure, which can result in the formation of harmful trans fats and oxidation products.
The product’s English muffin component contains several ingredients that contribute to its low score. These include wheat gluten, soybean oil, and calcium propionate, a preservative. The egg patty, while primarily composed of egg whites and yolks, also includes less desirable elements such as corn starch and cellulose gum. The American cheese brings additional additives into the mix, including sodium phosphate and sorbic acid, which are not aligned with clean food principles.
The Dunkin Donuts Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin, with its extensive list of additives, sugars, and non-organic ingredients, does not align with the clean food criteria set forth by this review. Its 2 out of 5 green leaves rating reflects a product that has significant room for improvement in terms of ingredient quality and healthfulness. For consumers seeking cleaner food options, this product does not meet the standards required to be considered a clean and healthy choice.
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