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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Jelly 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; 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; Topping: Sugar, 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 Jelly Donut is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s extensive use of ingredients that fail to meet the criteria for a healthier choice.
The donut is not organic, and it contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. A significant concern is the presence of added sugars, which come in various forms within the product, including sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup. These ingredients contribute to the overall negative score, as they are known for their potential adverse health effects when consumed in excess. The jelly filling, in particular, is high in added sugars, which raises additional health concerns.
Furthermore, the product contains a range of potentially harmful additives. These include natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, and soy lecithin. The inclusion of enriched wheat flour also detracts from the product’s score due to its processed nature. Xanthan gum, while commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer, is considered potentially harmful in this scoring system.
More concerning are the known harmful additives such as artificial flavors, carrageenan, and sodium benzoate, which are directly linked to the low score. Carrageenan has been controversial due to its potential inflammatory properties, and sodium benzoate is scrutinized for its use as a preservative.
The donut also contains oils that are deemed harmful, including soybean oil and palm oil. The environmental impact of palm oil cultivation, along with health concerns associated with highly processed oils, contribute to the product’s low rating.
Lastly, the presence of high fructose corn syrup, although not listed in the ingredients provided, would significantly lower the score if it were included. This sweetener is often criticized for its link to various health issues when consumed in large quantities.
The Dunkin Donuts Jelly Donut, with its 1/5 green leaves rating, clearly does not align with the cleaner, healthier food options that the website advocates. Consumers seeking better alternatives are advised to consider other products that prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients without the array of harmful additives and sugars present in this item.
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