Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Label Serving
43 g
Barcode
072470810007
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
4.8/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (43 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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17 / 20 researched · AI analyzing 3 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, BHT AND CITRIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLKS, SOY FLOUR, WHEY, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, NON FAT DRY MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM PROPIONATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), CELLULOSE GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS.
Contains allergens: Enriched Wheat Flour, Whey, Food Starch-Modified
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Enriched Wheat Flour
structural base, texture enhancement, and nutrient fortification in baking and food manufacturing
Shortening
Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery.
Egg Yolks
Emulsifier, coloring agent, binding agent, and texturizer in baking, sauces, and dressings.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
E450I
LowLeavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products.
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Soy Flour
E150
LowNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Sodium Bicarbonate
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Food Starch-Modified
INS 1400-1450 RANGE
LowAllergenThickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods.
Non-Fat Dry Milk
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Cellulose Gum
E466
No NotablesThickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier
Sodium Propionate
Propylene Glycol Monoesters
Mono- And Diglycerides
E471
No NotablesEmulsifier and stabilizer used to improve texture, extend shelf-life, and prevent oil-water separation in baked goods, margarine, and confectionery.
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
2 Enriched Wheat Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | structural base, texture enhancement, and nutrient fortification in baking and food manufacturing | Enriched wheat flour is a widely consumed staple ingredient providing essential added micronutrients, though individuals managing gluten sensitivities or specific glycemic goals may monitor its intake. |
3 Shortening | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery. | Shortening contributes dietary fats that require mindful consumption in line with overall nutritional intake guidelines regarding saturated and trans fats. |
4 Egg Yolks | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, coloring agent, binding agent, and texturizer in baking, sauces, and dressings. | Egg yolk is a nutrient-dense food component that serves as a recognized allergen for sensitive populations, while offering substantial micronutrient density for general consumers. |
5 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
6 Soybean Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
7 Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate E450I | ✓Low Concern | Leavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products. | Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a widely permitted food additive generally recognized as safe when consumed within established regulatory limits for dietary phosphorus. |
8 Whey Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing. | Whey is a widely consumed dairy-derived protein ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, with considerations primarily for individuals managing milk allergies or lactose intolerance. |
9 Soy Flour E150 | ✓Low Concern | Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation | Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity. |
10 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
11 Natural And Artificial Flavor Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Authorized flavorings are evaluated for safety by regulatory bodies and are generally recognized as safe for consumption within established usage limits. |
12 Sodium Bicarbonate INS 500II | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing. | Baking soda is a commonly utilized leavening agent with a well-established safety profile for normal culinary applications. |
13 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
14 Food Starch-Modified INS 1400-1450 RANGE Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Thickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods. | Food starch-modified is a widely utilized processing ingredient generally recognized as safe, though individuals managing gluten sensitivities should verify the specific plant source. |
15 Non-Fat Dry Milk | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Soy Lecithin E322 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent | Soy lecithin is a commonly utilized emulsifier derived from soybeans, generally recognized as safe for the general population while requiring consideration for individuals with soy allergies. |
17 Cellulose Gum E466 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier | Cellulose gum is widely recognized as safe by global regulatory bodies, functioning primarily as an inert texturizer with minimal systemic absorption. |
18 Sodium Propionate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
19 Propylene Glycol Monoesters | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
20 Mono- And Diglycerides E471 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Emulsifier and stabilizer used to improve texture, extend shelf-life, and prevent oil-water separation in baked goods, margarine, and confectionery. | Mono- and diglycerides are commonly utilized food emulsifiers that are metabolized by the body similarly to standard dietary fats and are recognized as safe by major global regulatory agencies. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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