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Flavor:
Old Fashioned Donut
Ingredients:
Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Sugar, Cake Donut Mix [Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Nonfat Dry Milk, Egg Yolk, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Sugar, Soy Flour, Soybean Oil, Wheat Starch, Salt, Contains 2% or less of: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Enzyme, Konjac Flour, Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum, Cellulose Gum, Wheat Germ, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Beta Carotene (Color)], Soybean Oil.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Old Fashioned Donut is a product that does not align with the cleaner food options our website advocates for. This donut is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which are significant factors in its low rating. The inclusion of added sugars further impacts its score, reflecting a composition that may not support a health-conscious diet.
The ingredient list reveals the presence of several additives that raise concerns. Natural and artificial flavors are used, which often leads to questions about their origins and effects on health. The enriched wheat flour and soy lecithin included may not be harmful in themselves, but are often processed and not in their natural state. Furthermore, the artificial flavor and carrageenan, identified as known harmful additives, contribute to the negative scoring of this product. Carrageenan, in particular, has been the subject of debate regarding its safety and potential inflammatory properties.
The oils used in this donut, specifically soybean and palm oil, are also points of contention. These oils are not considered healthy options due to their processing methods and the environmental impact of palm oil cultivation. Additionally, the label ‘high fructose corn syrup’ is associated with the artificial flavor, which is a mislabeling in this context, as high fructose corn syrup is not directly listed in the ingredients. This error should be corrected to maintain accuracy.
This product’s low score reflects its composition, which consists of ingredients that are either not conducive to a cleaner diet or raise health and environmental concerns. The Dunkin Donuts Old Fashioned Donut falls short of the standards set by our website for promoting healthier, more natural food choices. Those seeking cleaner alternatives would be advised to consider other options that better meet the criteria for a wholesome and environmentally responsible diet.
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