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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
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; 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 Stick is a product that falls short on our scale for healthier food options. This rating reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that raise concerns regarding overall healthfulness.
The Dunkin Donuts Jelly Stick is not an organic product, and it contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. The addition of sugars, both natural and artificial, contributes to the high caloric and sugar content of the donut. The product includes dextrose and corn syrup, which are forms of added sugars that are less desirable for a health-conscious diet. Furthermore, the ingredient list reveals a number of potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, and sodium citrate. More alarming are the known harmful additives like artificial flavors, carrageenan, and sodium benzoate, which have been linked to various health concerns.
The oils used in this product are another point of contention. Soybean oil and palm oil are present, both of which have been associated with negative health effects when consumed in large amounts or from non-sustainable sources.
The product also includes high fructose corn syrup under the guise of artificial flavor, which is a significant red flag for those seeking cleaner food alternatives. High fructose corn syrup has been widely criticized for its association with obesity and other metabolic diseases.
Considering the ingredients and the lack of organic and non-GMO options, the Dunkin Donuts Jelly Stick is not recommended for those looking to maintain a diet centered on clean and healthy eating. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator that this product does not align with the standards set forth for cleaner, more wholesome food choices.
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