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Tailight 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; Chocolate Icing: Sugar, Water, Cocoa, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin, Contains 2% or less of: Dextrose, Palm Oil, Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor, Agar; Vanilla Flavored Buttercreme: 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; Jelly Filling: Corn Syrup, Water, Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate, Contains 2% or less of: Pectin, Citric Acid, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Colors), Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Locust Bean Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavors.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Tailight Donut falls significantly short of healthier food standards on our website. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts from its clean food credentials. The Tailight Donut contains a range of added sugars including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, along with more concerning sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup.
The list of ingredients reveals the presence of potentially and known harmful additives. Natural and artificial flavors, flavorings, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate, and carrageenan contribute to the product’s low score. Additionally, the inclusion of artificial flavors, carrageenan, sodium benzoate, and maltodextrin raise significant health concerns. The oils used in the donut, such as canola, soybean, and palm oils, are also considered harmful in the context of cleaner food options.
Moreover, the Tailight Donut contains high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues, which further diminishes its standing as a clean food choice. The product’s composition reflects a reliance on preservatives and artificial ingredients that are best avoided for those seeking healthier dietary options.
The Dunkin Donuts Tailight Donut, with a 1/5 green leaves rating, is not recommended for consumers looking for cleaner, healthier food products. Its extensive use of additives, non-organic ingredients, GMOs, harmful sweeteners, and oils, aligns it with the type of products that consumers might choose to exclude from a health-conscious diet. Our assessment strongly advises against this product, supporting the quest for cleaner and more wholesome food alternatives in the market.
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