Ask SAM: Does Krispy Kreme use animal fat to fry their doughnuts? (2024)

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Ask SAM: Does Krispy Kreme use animal fat to fry their doughnuts? ›

We use vegetable shortening (palm, soybean, and/or cottonseed and canola oil) for zero gram of trans fat per one serving of doughnut. All monoglycerides and diglycerides are vegetable based. Enzymes are also present.

FAQs. Does Krispy Kreme use lard? No. Krispy Kreme spokesman Caleb Fernandez has revealed that Krispy Kreme does not fry their donuts in lard or any animal fat.

This is an answer with two parts; generally, no, the vast majority of Krispy Kreme doughnuts aren't suitable for vegans as they contain dairy and egg. However, for any plant-based Krispy Kreme fans, they have just released a vegan version of their classic glazed doughnuts in time for Veganuary 2021!

Like most doughnuts, Krispy Kremes are fried (cooked in oil). Frying cooks the dough rapidly from the outside in to give the doughnuts their distinctive crispy texture. The conveyer belt carries the doughnuts through a vegetable oil bath heated to between 355 and 360 degrees Fahrenheit (about 180 C).

CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, SOY LECITHIN, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BHT, DRIED MILK POWDER, EGG YOLKS, CELLULOSE GUM, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), AMMONIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID, DICALCIUM ...

The animal by-products used in our doughnuts are eggs (whites and yolks), dairy products (including milk, butter, yogurt, whey, nonfat milk and nonfat whey) and E120. Our doughnuts are cooked in 100 percent vegetable oil shortening and all monoglycerides, diglycerides and enzymes are vegetable based.

After the second rising, roll the dough out to about 1/3″ thick. Cut for donuts and fry in hot lard (390 degrees) until brown on both sides. Drain, then place on absorbent paper. Serve warm plain, sugared, or glazed.

Ingredient Information: The only animal by-products used in our doughnuts are eggs (whites and yolks) and dairy products (including milk, butter, yogurt, whey, nonfat milk and nonfat whey).

Here's a list of ingredients for Krispy Kreme's Original Glazed Donut, taken from their website: Doughnut: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine 190 Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sugar.

Whether it's the classic Original Glazed that has won hearts for generations or the exciting range of filled doughnuts bursting with flavours, there is something for everyone, including our vegetarian friends. All of Krispy Kreme's doughnuts are suitable for vegetarians, so they have the full menu to choose from.

What is the most unhealthy donut at Krispy Kreme? ›

Krispy Kreme Cake Batter Donut

Even more of an issue is the fact that the Cake Batter Donut has less than one gram of fiber, meaning there's nothing to help your body break down the carbohydrates it's taking in.

Most Krispy Kreme doughnut varieties are made of the same yeast-raised dough as the original glazed, but they're prepared differently. Some are dipped in chocolate, caramel or other toppings and some are loaded with filling. Some speciality doughnuts are ring-shaped original glazed coated with different toppings.

Additionally, in real Krispy Kreme factories, you'll see the dough texture is so soft it's actually deposited from a doughnut-extruder, instead of being rolled and cut.

The only animal by-products used in our doughnuts are eggs (whites and yolks) and dairy products (including milk, butter, yogurt, whey, nonfat milk and nonfat whey). To get further information about our products, call us at 1-800-4KRISPY.

Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Yeast, Soy Lecithin, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dried Milk Powder, BHT, Cellulose Gum, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Calcium Propionate (To Maintain Freshness), Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitan Monostearate, Tocopherols, Oat ...

Absolutely. Potato doughnuts have been around for over 150 years; in fact, the original Krispy Kremes were made with potato, whose starch adds moisture to help keep doughnuts tender.

Lard and tallow are the traditional fats for frying donuts. Their high saturated fat content sets nicely on the donut surface to produce a “dry” donut that holds for a length of time.

We consider our products to be suitable for anyone who follows a Halal diet, however we are not Halal certified. Are your doughnuts Kosher? We consider our products to be suitable for anyone who follows a Kosher diet, however we are not Kosher certified.

Whether it's the classic Original Glazed that has won hearts for generations or the exciting range of filled doughnuts bursting with flavours, there is something for everyone, including our vegetarian friends. All of Krispy Kreme's doughnuts are suitable for vegetarians, so they have the full menu to choose from.

Both create a flaky, tender crust, are semi-solid, and are 100% fat. Swap one for the other in recipes. If you want to add additional flavor to the dish, lard is the right choice. Shortening is ideal for its neutral flavor, many professional bakers use it for icing.