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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Guava 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; Guava Filling: Water, Sugar, Guava Puree, Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Lemon Juice Powder [Maltodextrin, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Lemon Oil, Tocopherols (Antioxidant), Gellan Gum, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color), Erythorbic Acid (Color Retention), Salt]; Powdered Sugar: Dextrose, Corn Starch, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Guava Donut falls significantly short of cleaner, healthier food standards. This product is not organic and contains GMO ingredients, factors that detract from its overall healthfulness. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further diminishes its rating, while the inclusion of dextrose represents an even more concerning level of harmful added sugars.
The ingredient list reveals a range of potentially harmful additives. These include natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, gellan gum, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and potassium sorbate. More alarming are the known harmful additives like artificial flavor, carrageenan, and maltodextrin, which contribute to the product’s low score. Harmful oils, specifically soybean oil and palm oil, are also used in the donut’s preparation, compounding the health concerns.
The use of high fructose corn syrup, indicated by the presence of artificial flavor, is especially problematic. This sweetener has been widely criticized for its potential negative impact on health. The combination of these ingredients results in a product that is far from the clean and healthy options that consumers are increasingly seeking.
The Dunkin Donuts Guava Donut’s composition reflects a product that prioritizes flavor and shelf-life over nutritional value. With a multitude of concerning ingredients that could impact one’s health, this donut is not recommended for those looking to maintain a clean diet. Consumers are advised to seek alternatives that offer transparency and a commitment to healthier, more natural ingredients. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator that this food product does not align with the values of those seeking cleaner and healthier food choices.
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