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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Frozen Chocolate
Ingredients:
Water; Milk; Liquid Cane Sugar: Pure Cane Sugar, Water, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative); Butter Pecan Flavored Swirl Syrup: Sweetened Condensed Nonfat Milk (Nonfat Milk, Sugar), Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Brown Sugar (Sugar, Molasses), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Caramel Color, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative); Hot Chocolate Powder: Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer [Refined Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Mono and Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sugar, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin, Annatto and Turmeric (Colors), Artificial Flavor], Cocoa Powder processed with alkali, Corn Syrup Solids, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cellulose Gum, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate; Whipped Light Cream: Cream, Skim Milk, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Mono and Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Dextrose, Natural and Artificial Flavor; Caramel Flavored Swirl Syrup: Sweetened Condensed Nonfat Milk (Nonfat Milk, Sugar), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Water, Brown Sugar, Caramel Color, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Salt.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Frozen Chocolate falls short of healthier food standards. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately impacts its rating negatively. The presence of added sugars, including molasses, brown sugar, and cane sugar, further detracts from its health score.
The ingredient list reveals a reliance on multiple forms of sugar, such as dextrose and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful due to their processing methods and health implications. Furthermore, the product contains a range of additives, including natural and artificial flavors, which are often scrutinized for their potential health effects. Specific additives like diglycerides, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate, and caramel color contribute to the lower rating, as their inclusion is generally not favored in clean eating circles.
Of particular concern are the known harmful additives listed, such as artificial flavors and caramel color, as well as carrageenan, which is controversial due to studies linking it to digestive issues and inflammation. The Dunkin Donuts Frozen Chocolate also contains high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient widely criticized for its role in the obesity epidemic and its association with various health problems.
The product’s composition reflects a common trend in the food industry, where convenience and taste are often prioritized over nutritional value and ingredient quality. While it may appeal to those not concerned with these aspects, for consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options, the Dunkin Donuts Frozen Chocolate is a product to avoid. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator of its standing among other food choices and signals that there are more wholesome alternatives available.
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