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Flavor:
Indy Creme 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; Vanilla Flavored Buttercreme Filling: Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Mono and Diglycerides), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains 2% or less of: Corn Starch, Artificial Flavor, Guar Gum, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60; Chocolate Icing: Sugar, Water, Cocoa, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin, Contains 2% or less of: Dextrose, Palm Oil, Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor, Agar.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Indy Creme Donut lands at the bottom tier of our cleaner food options due to its composition. The product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which immediately detracts from its overall healthiness. Added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, are prevalent in the donut’s makeup, further diminishing its score. More concerning are the high levels of additional harmful sugars like dextrose and corn syrup that contribute to the poor rating.
The donut also includes a range of potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and preservatives like potassium sorbate. These ingredients are often associated with negative health impacts. Carrageenan and maltodextrin, identified as known harmful additives, are also present and contribute to the low score.
Harmful oils including canola, soybean oil, and palm oil are part of the ingredient list, which are less desirable due to their processing methods and potential health implications. Another significant detractor is the presence of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues, and it appears alongside artificial flavors in the product.
The Dunkin Donuts Indy Creme Donut, with its extensive list of unhealthy ingredients, reflects a product that does not align with the ethos of cleaner eating. The preponderance of additives, sugars, GMOs, and non-organic ingredients solidifies its position at the lower end of our scale. While it may be readily available in the market, this donut is not recommended for those seeking healthier food alternatives. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator of its standing in terms of healthfulness and transparency in ingredients.
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