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Maple 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; Maple Flavored Creme Filling: [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; Maple Flavored Icing: Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Palm Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Caramel Color, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Citric Acid, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Agar, Soy Lecithin, Vegetable Juice (Color)]; 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 Maple Creme Donut falls short of the cleaner food options recommended by our website. This product is not organic and is made with GMO ingredients, which are significant drawbacks for consumers seeking natural and environmentally conscious food choices.
The ingredient list reveals a reliance on added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, which contribute to the overall negative assessment. Further scrutiny exposes the presence of dextrose and corn syrup, both of which are considered more harmful forms of added sugar. The concern extends to a range of potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and caramel color. Notably, the inclusion of artificial flavor, caramel color, carrageenan, and maltodextrin marks these as known harmful additives that warrant caution.
The donut also contains oils that are deemed harmful, including canola, soybean, and palm oils. The use of high fructose corn syrup is another critical factor that impacts the product’s rating negatively, as it is associated with various health risks when consumed in excess.
The Maple Creme Donut from Dunkin Donuts is a product that embodies the types of foods our website advises consumers to avoid. Its composition is a compilation of non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients that do not align with the cleaner, healthier alternatives we promote. The 1/5 green leaves rating reflects a product that is far removed from the criteria of health-conscious food choices and transparency that are central to our mission. We encourage individuals to seek out products that prioritize natural ingredients, minimal additives, and sustainable practices for a better food experience.
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