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Flavor:
Sausage, Egg & Cheese (Croissant)
Ingredients:
Croissant: Dough: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Folic Acid), Water, Margarine [(Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil, Canola Oil), Water, Sugar, Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene (Color), Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D], Sugar, Contains 2% or less of: Yeast, Dough Conditioner (Wheat Flour, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes), Salt, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Natural and Artificial Flavor; Glaze: Fructose, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Locust Bean Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soybean and/or Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda; Sausage: Pork, Seasoning (Salt, Spices, Sodium Phosphates, Dextrose, Caramelized Sugar, Spice Extractives, Maltodextrin), Water; Egg Patty: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Soybean Oil, Water, Contains 2% or less of: Corn Starch, Salt, Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid; Pasteurized Process American Cheese: American Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Citric Acid, Annatto and Oleoresin Paprika (Colors), Acetic Acid, Sunflower or Soy Lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Dunkin Donuts Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant earns a 1/5 green leaf rating on our scale, signaling it as a choice to avoid for those seeking cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts significantly from its clean food potential.
The list of ingredients reveals several added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, fructose, dextrose, and corn syrup, which contribute to the product’s low score. Beyond these, it also includes an array of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum. More concerning are known harmful additives such as artificial flavors and maltodextrin, which further diminish the product’s health quality.
Moreover, the croissant contains oils that are often considered detrimental to health, including canola, soybean, palm, and modified palm oil. These oils are associated with environmental and health concerns, which are important considerations for those aiming to consume cleaner, more sustainable foods.
This product does not align with the principles of offering cleaner, healthier food options. With a multitude of problematic ingredients ranging from GMOs and harmful additives to unhealthy oils and added sugars, the Dunkin Donuts Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant is a product that falls short of the standards set by our rating system. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives are advised to consider other options that better meet the criteria for clean eating. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator that this food item does not support the goal of providing healthier, less processed food choices.
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