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Flavor:
Vanilla 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; 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); Orange and Pink Sprinkles: Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm, Palm Kernel), Paprika Extract (Color), Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates (Color), Soy Lecithin, Dextrin, Confectioner’s Glaze, Carnauba Wax.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Frosted Sprinkle Donut falls at the bottom of our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which already places it in a less favorable position for those seeking natural alternatives.
The donut contains a variety of added sugars including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, as well as further harmful sugars like dextrose and corn syrup. The presence of high fructose corn syrup, which is linked to numerous health issues, compounds the negative impact of the sugar content. Additionally, the Vanilla Frosted Sprinkle Donut is laden with potentially and known harmful additives. Ingredients such as artificial flavors, carrageenan, and maltodextrin are part of this list, which have been associated with adverse health effects.
The oils used in this donut are also a concern. Soybean oil, vegetable oil, and palm oil are included, and these are not considered healthful choices due to their processing methods and environmental impact. Palm oil, in particular, is noted for contributing to deforestation and habitat destruction.
The donut’s ingredient list is extensive, featuring items such as natural and artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, and various gums and preservatives like potassium sorbate. These components are often included to enhance texture and prolong shelf life but do not align with a cleaner, more natural food profile.
Given the composition of the Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Frosted Sprinkle Donut, it is clear why it receives the lowest rating on our scale. The product is heavily processed and includes ingredients that are not in harmony with a clean eating philosophy. Therefore, it is recommended to seek out alternatives that better align with health-conscious, environmentally sustainable, and natural dietary preferences.
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