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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Strawberry Frosted Sprinkle 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; Strawberry Flavored Icing: Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Palm Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Phosphoric Acid, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Vegetable Juice Concentrate for Color, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Agar, Soy Lecithin, Rosemary Extract (Antioxidant); Rainbow Sprinkles: Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm and Palm Kernel), Colors (Vegetable and Fruit Juice, Paprika Extract, Spirulina Extract, Turmeric Extract, Annatto Extract), Soy Lecithin, Dextrin, Confectioner’s Glaze, Carnauba Wax, Baking Soda.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Strawberry Frosted Sprinkle Donut is a product that raises significant concerns regarding its nutritional composition and ingredient quality. The donut is not made with organic ingredients, and it contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It also includes multiple types of added sugars, such as sugar and fructose, alongside more detrimental sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup.
The ingredient list reveals the presence of several potentially harmful additives. These include natural and artificial flavors, mono and diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum. More concerning is the inclusion of known harmful additives like artificial flavors, carrageenan, and maltodextrin. The product also contains various oils that are considered unhealthy, specifically soybean oil, vegetable oil, and palm oil.
A particularly troubling ingredient is high fructose corn syrup, which is associated with various health risks and is heavily penalized in the product’s evaluation. The donut also has preservatives such as sodium propionate and potassium sorbate, and its colorful appearance comes from a range of dyes, some derived from natural sources like vegetable and fruit juices, and others from artificial ones.
Furthermore, the environmental impact of palm oil cultivation is a concern, as it often involves deforestation and habitat destruction. The product’s use of palm oil, therefore, contributes to its low rating.
This food item, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients, is advised against by the website. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator of the product’s alignment with healthier food choices. The website’s goal to promote cleaner eating options positions this donut as a choice to bypass for those seeking to maintain a diet focused on health and wellness.
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