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Vanilla Headlight 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.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Headlight Donut ranks low on our scale for cleaner food options. This product fails to meet the criteria for a health-conscious choice due to a plethora of non-organic and potentially GMO ingredients. It contains a variety of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, further compounded by more concerning sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and preservatives like potassium sorbate diminishes its score significantly.
Moreover, the donut includes known harmful additives like artificial flavor, carrageenan, and maltodextrin. The choice of oils used in its preparation, such as canola, soybean, and palm oils, are flagged as detrimental, and the inclusion of high fructose corn syrup is a significant red flag, leading to a substantial deduction in its overall rating. With these considerations, the Vanilla Headlight Donut from Dunkin Donuts is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, more healthful food options.
The ingredient list shows a product that is far removed from the principles of clean eating. It is laden with industrial ingredients that serve to extend shelf life, enhance texture, and increase palatability, yet offer little nutritional value and pose potential health risks. For consumers prioritizing clean, wholesome ingredients, this product does not align with those values. It is clear from the analysis that the Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Headlight Donut is best left on the shelf for those striving to consume foods with a simpler, more natural ingredient profile.
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