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Dunkin Donuts
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French Apple 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; Apple Filling: Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Evaporated Apples, Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Salt, Cinnamon, Malic Acid, Nutmeg; Vanilla Flavored Icing: Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Rice Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Citric Acid, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Agar, Soy Lecithin, Spirulina Extract (Color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts French Apple Donut is a product that falls significantly short of cleaner food standards. This score reflects a comprehensive evaluation of its ingredients, which raises multiple concerns regarding health and quality.
The donut is not organic, nor does it use non-GMO ingredients, which are foundational criteria for a healthier food option. The presence of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, further detracts from its nutritional value. More concerning are the additional sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup, which are linked to negative health impacts when consumed in excess.
The ingredient list also includes several additives that may pose health risks. Natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and carrageenan are among the substances that contribute to the low score. Notably, the product contains artificial flavor and carrageenan, which are considered harmful by certain health advocacy groups. Sodium benzoate and maltodextrin are also present, both of which are associated with potential health concerns.
Furthermore, the donut is made with oils that are deemed harmful, including soybean oil and palm oil. The environmental impact of palm oil production, coupled with health issues related to its consumption, are significant factors in the evaluation.
Most notably, the inclusion of high fructose corn syrup is a major detriment to the product’s score. This sweetener is widely criticized for its association with obesity, diabetes, and other health problems.
This product’s low green leaf rating reflects a composition that prioritizes preservatives, additives, and sweeteners over natural and healthful ingredients. It underscores the need for consumers who are seeking cleaner food options to avoid this donut and instead choose products that are organic, free of GMOs, and devoid of harmful additives and high fructose corn syrup.
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