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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Frosted Vanilla Creme 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; Vanilla Flavored Buttercreme Filling: Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Mono and Diglycerides), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains 2% or less of: Corn Starch, Artificial Flavor, Guar Gum, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60; 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 Frosted Vanilla Creme Donut presents as a product with significant room for improvement in the realm of clean eating. This rating is the lowest on our scale, reflecting the numerous concerns surrounding the ingredients used in its creation.
The donut is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which already positions it unfavorably in the context of cleaner food alternatives. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and high fructose corn syrup, raises red flags for those seeking to reduce their intake of sweeteners. The situation worsens with the inclusion of dextrose and corn syrup, amplifying concerns over the product’s sugar content.
Further scrutiny reveals a list of additives that may be potentially harmful. Ingredients such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum contribute to the product’s low score. Among these, artificial flavor, carrageenan, and maltodextrin stand out as known harmful additives, warranting caution for health-conscious consumers.
The use of oils in the product is another point of contention. Canola, soybean, and palm oils are included, which are often viewed unfavorably by those prioritizing cleaner eating habits. The presence of high fructose corn syrup further compounds the product’s health implications, given its association with various health concerns.
The Dunkin Donuts Frosted Vanilla Creme Donut, therefore, is not recommended for those seeking cleaner and healthier food options. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, known harmful additives, and unhealthy oils culminates in a product that does not align with the principles of clean eating. Consumers are advised to consider these factors when making food choices, especially those aiming for a diet that emphasizes natural and wholesome ingredients.
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