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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Glazed Chocolate Donut
Ingredients:
Donut: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Donut Concentrate [Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cocoa processed with alkali, Milk Solids (Whey, Nonfat Dry Milk, Sodium Caseinate), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate), Soybean Oil, Soy Flour, Salt, Wheat Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Artificial Flavor, Egg White, Sugar, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Soy Lecithin, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, L-Cysteine Blend (Calcium Sulfate, Tricalcium Phosphate, L-Cysteine), Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Guar Gum], Sugar, Soybean Oil; Glaze: Sugar, Water, Maltodextrin, Contains 2% or less of: Corn Starch, Mono and Diglycerides, Citric Acid, Agar, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Artificial Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Glazed Chocolate Donut presents a significant departure from cleaner food options. This product is not organic, incorporates genetically modified ingredients, and includes added sugars, which detracts from its nutritional value. The ingredient list reveals the presence of artificial flavors and maltodextrin, both of which are considered harmful additives. Additionally, the use of soybean oil and palm oil raises concerns due to their environmental impact and potential health implications.
The donut’s composition is further compromised by the inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as mono and diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and potassium sorbate. These ingredients are often used for texture and preservation but carry potential health risks. The product also fails to avoid high fructose corn syrup, known for its negative health effects, which is disguised under the term ‘artificial flavor’ within the ingredient list.
The combination of these factors results in the product’s low rating. The extensive use of non-organic, GMO, and processed ingredients positions the Dunkin Donuts Glazed Chocolate Donut as a choice to be avoided for those seeking cleaner, more health-conscious food options. The product’s composition does not align with the principles of a diet based on natural and minimally processed foods.
Consumers looking for healthier alternatives would be well-advised to consider other options. The Dunkin Donuts Glazed Chocolate Donut, with its array of undesirable ingredients and lack of nutritional benefits, falls short of the standards set by those seeking a cleaner diet. It stands as an example of the type of product that the website aims to help consumers identify and avoid.
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