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Dunkin Donuts

Flavor:

Gold Joy 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; Yellow 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); Yellow Coloring: Glycerin, Beta Carotene (Color)]; Donut Hole: 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, Nonfat Dry Milk, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Acacia Gum, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum), Sodium Caseinate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Contains 2% or less of: Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Whole Egg, Natural Flavor, Turmeric Extract (Color)], Enzymes, Annatto Extract (Color), Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Mono and Diglycerides, Ascorbic Acid; Glaze: Sugar, Water, Maltodextrin, Calcium Sulfate, Contains 2% or less of Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil with Soy Lecithin), Agar, Mono and Diglycerides, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Locust Bean Gum, Artificial Flavor; Yellow Sprinkles: Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm and Palm Kernel), Confectioner’s Glaze, Soy Lecithin, Dextrin, Carnauba Wax, Curcumin (Color).

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Gold Joy Donut is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This product falls short in several areas crucial for health-conscious consumers. It is not organic, contains genetically modified ingredients, and is loaded with added sugars including dextrose and corn syrup. The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup exacerbates the issue, given its links to various health concerns.

The list of ingredients further reveals the presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, diglycerides, and soy lecithin. More concerning are the known harmful additives like artificial flavors, carrageenan, and maltodextrin, which carry negative health implications. The use of various oils, including soybean, vegetable, and palm oils, raises additional health and environmental concerns, particularly considering the environmental impact of palm oil production.

The doughnut’s composition reflects a reliance on processed and artificial components, with a multitude of preservatives, colorings, and flavorings that detract from its nutritional value. The presence of enriched wheat flour and gums like xanthan gum, although common in processed baked goods, may not align with the cleaner food choices that health-conscious individuals strive for.

Given the product’s ingredient profile and the absence of organic certification, the Dunkin Donuts Gold Joy Donut is positioned at the lowest end of the health spectrum on our website. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator that this product is best avoided by those aiming to maintain a diet centered on wholesome and minimally processed foods.