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Dunkin Donuts
Flavor:
Vanilla Long John
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, Nonfat Dry Milk, Gum Blend (Cellulose, Guar, Acacia, Carrageenan, Xanthan), Sodium Caseinate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Contains 2% or less of: Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Whole Egg, Natural Flavor, Turmeric Extract (Color), Enzymes, Annatto Seed Extract (Color)], Yeast, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Mono and Diglycerides; 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).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Long John reflects a choice that falls short of cleaner food standards. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which immediately deducts from its overall healthfulness. The presence of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose, further diminishes its standing. More concerning is the inclusion of dextrose and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful forms of added sugars.
The ingredient list reveals several potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, and xanthan. These components often raise red flags for health-conscious consumers looking for transparency and simplicity in their food choices. Even more problematic are known harmful additives like artificial flavor, carrageenan, and maltodextrin. These substances have been linked to various health concerns and contribute significantly to the product’s low rating.
The use of oils in the Vanilla Long John is another point of contention. Soybean and palm oils are included, which are not only environmentally contentious due to deforestation concerns but are also considered less healthy oil options. Moreover, the presence of high fructose corn syrup, coupled with artificial flavor, underscores the product’s alignment with less desirable food practices.
The cumulative assessment of the Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Long John’s ingredients and production choices leads to the recommendation to avoid this product. The 1/5 green leaves rating is indicative of a product that does not align with the pursuit of cleaner, healthier food options. For consumers prioritizing health and environmental sustainability, this product does not meet the criteria for a clean and wholesome choice in the landscape of available food products.
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