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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Lemon 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; Lemon Filling: Water, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% or less of: Fruit Juice (Color), Natural Flavor, Lemon Juice Powder (Maltodextrin, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Lemon Oil), Citric Acid, Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives), Sodium Citrate, Agar; 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 Lemon Stick is a food product that falls significantly short of the cleaner food options that our website endorses. The donut is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately detracts from its potential score. Furthermore, the presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, raises concerns regarding its nutritional value.
The inclusion of more harmful added sugars, specifically dextrose and corn syrup, compounds the issue, while the list of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, and sodium citrate further diminishes its standing. The product also contains additives that are recognized as harmful, including artificial flavor, carrageenan, sodium benzoate, and maltodextrin. The use of oils like soybean oil and palm oil, which are considered harmful, is another critical factor in the product’s low rating.
In addition, the presence of high fructose corn syrup, listed under artificial flavor, is particularly concerning due to its association with various health issues. This ingredient alone has a substantial negative impact on the product’s score.
This Dunkin Donuts Lemon Stick, with its extensive list of undesirable ingredients, does not align with the mission of providing cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s score reflects its composition, which is at odds with a diet focused on well-being and sustainability. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives would be advised to consider other products that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and exclude harmful additives and sugars. The Dunkin Donuts Lemon Stick is a clear example of a product that does not meet the criteria for those looking to make more health-conscious choices.
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