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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Plain Stick
Ingredients:
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.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Plain Stick falls at the lowest end of our cleaner food options spectrum. This product does not use organic ingredients and includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), both factors that significantly reduce its score. The presence of added sugars, with sugar and dextrose specifically listed, further detracts from its healthfulness.
Moreover, the Plain Stick contains several potentially harmful additives, such as natural and artificial flavors and soy lecithin, which contribute to its low rating. The inclusion of artificial flavors and carrageenan, identified as known harmful additives, exacerbates the product’s score decline. The use of unhealthy oils, including soybean and palm oil, also negatively impacts the product’s overall evaluation.
The ingredient list reveals a reliance on enriched wheat flour, which, while common in many processed foods, does not align with the cleaner, more natural options we advocate for. Additionally, although not explicitly listed as an ingredient, the presence of artificial flavors typically suggests the potential inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, a substance widely criticized for its health implications.
This product’s composition, with its combination of non-organic, GMO, and artificial ingredients, positions it as a choice to avoid for those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food alternatives. The Dunkin Donuts Plain Stick, with its 1/5 green leaves rating, clearly does not meet the standards for a health-conscious diet. Consumers are advised to consider alternative options that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and additive-free ingredients for a cleaner and healthier food experience.
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