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Flavor:
Glazed Jelly Stick
Ingredients:
Donut: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Water, Donut Concentrate [Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Nonfat Dry Milk, Egg Yolk, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate), Soy Flour, Wheat Starch, Salt, Modified Egg Yolk (Egg Yolk, Enzyme), Soybean Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Soy Lecithin, Konjac Flour Blend (Konjac Flour, Carrageenan), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Toasted Wheat Germ, Dextrose, Turmeric and Annatto (Colors)], Sugar, Soybean Oil; Jelly Filling: Corn Syrup, Water, Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate, Contains 2% or less of: Pectin, Citric Acid, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Colors), Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Locust Bean Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavors; 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 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Glazed Jelly Stick is a food product that, according to our rigorous standards, falls significantly short of being a clean and healthy option. This rating reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that raise concerns about the product’s nutritional value and potential health impact.
The Glazed Jelly Stick is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately results in deductions from its overall score. Additionally, the product contains a variety of added sugars such as sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup, which contribute to its high caloric content and low nutritional value. The inclusion of citric acid is also noted in the context of added sugars, although it is more commonly used as a preservative or to add tartness.
Further scrutiny reveals a range of potentially harmful additives. Ingredients such as natural and artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, and diglycerides are common in processed foods but have been flagged for their potential negative health effects. The product also contains additives like carrageenan, sodium benzoate, and maltodextrin, which are associated with more serious health concerns and have contributed to the low rating.
The oils used in the Glazed Jelly Stick, specifically soybean oil and palm oil, are considered harmful. These oils are often heavily processed and may contribute to inflammation and other health issues. The product’s glaze contains artificial flavor, which is listed again as high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health problems, including obesity and insulin resistance.
Based on these findings, the Dunkin Donuts Glazed Jelly Stick is assigned the lowest green leaf rating, indicating a product that is best avoided by consumers seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options. This assessment is grounded in an evaluation of ingredients and their implications for health, without consideration of taste or personal preferences. The product’s composition points to a high level of processing and the inclusion of ingredients that are not aligned with a clean-eating philosophy.
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