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Dunkin Donuts
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The GOAT 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; Blue Icing: [Vanilla Flavored Icing: Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Rice Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Citric Acid, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Agar, Soy Lecithin, Spirulina Extract (Color); Blue Coloring: Glycerin, Spirulina (Color)]; Yellow Icing: [Vanilla Flavored Icing: Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Rice Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Citric Acid, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Agar, Soy Lecithin, Spirulina Extract (Color); Yellow Coloring: Glycerin, Beta Carotene (Color)].
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts The GOAT Donut represents a choice that falls short of cleaner food standards. This donut is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, leading to deductions in its overall health score. It features a variety of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, which contribute to its low rating. The presence of dextrose and corn syrup exacerbates the issue, as these are considered more harmful types of added sugars.
Further impacting the score are potentially harmful additives like natural flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and glycerin. The product also contains artificial flavors and carrageenan, which are recognized as known harmful additives. Maltodextrin is another ingredient of concern due to its processing and potential impact on blood sugar levels.
The use of oils in the donut raises additional red flags. Soybean oil and palm oil are included, both of which have been scrutinized for their health impacts and environmental consequences. The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, paired with artificial flavors, further diminishes the product’s standing in terms of healthfulness.
The Dunkin Donuts The GOAT Donut is a product that does not align with the health criteria set forth for cleaner food options. Its extensive list of non-organic, GMO, and controversial ingredients, such as artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, and harmful oils, make it a choice best avoided for those seeking healthier alternatives. The assessment reflects a product that fails to meet the standards of a health-conscious consumer, solidifying its place at the lowest end of the rating scale.
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