I remember fondly back in college heading to Krispy Kreme for a late night study break. Seeing the "Hot and Now" sign lit up was a real treat. My friends and I would easily consume a dozen doughnuts before we even got back to our dorm room. After I got married, there were many Saturday morning trips to Krispy Kreme to celebrate the start of a weekend. That tradition continued until we moved to our current house only to find that there was not a Krispy Kreme within a 20 mile radius. Instead everyone talked about Dunkin' Doughnuts (I never could understand preferring DD over KK). It's just as well anyway, now that I'm "older", consuming 12 grams of fat in one glazed doughnut is not nearly as appealing.Not thinking that doughnuts would be one of those items that she shouldn't have, Abigail has had both brands, usually as a special treat. In doing research though, both warn of the risk of peanut cross-contamination. Dunkin' Doughnuts warns of it right on the front page of their Nutritional Link..."Please be advised that any of our products may contain allergens, including peanuts. Please see nutrition details for specific products for allergen information." I had to e-mail Krispy Kreme for their information. Here's their response:
We often receive questions from consumers like you about the likelihood of peanuts in our doughnuts. We recognize how serious peanut allergies can be, and are unable to make a "nut-free" claim for any of our locations or products. Let us give you a little background into why. While we currently do not knowingly add any peanuts or other nut derivatives to our doughnuts, we do purchase from some suppliers who do have products that are not nut-free. In addition, we are in the process of testing an ice cream concept in several stores throughout the country in which nuts may be selected as a topping. The final decision to consume Krispy Kreme doughnuts will always rest with the consumer.
I've started a list. Here's one more reason to make the 2 1/2 hour drive to Duke. She'll be able to make her own late night visits to Krispy Kreme!
5 comments:
I hope she will be able to enjoy that special treat. It is something that just can't be missed!
I agree! Dunkin Donuts are gross. Krispy Kreme is like a little circle of heaven. Abigail NEEDS to know the joy a Krispy Kreme doughnut can bring.
Oh how true. Krispie Kreme hands down! One day, hopefully, she will be able to experience the yumminess...maybe, just maybe, she will be able to bring Andrew with her....
Just wanted to thank you for your post! We had long trusted Krispy Kremes and on Sunday morning, my son had a significant reaction. He is still covered head to toe! Ididn't get an answer from KK till today so, your article (the only one on the net I could find that didn't say they were safe!) was very very helpful! Thank you!
So sorry to hear of your son's reaction. While I haven't heard of anyone else having a reaction, it just goes to prove, that we can never be too diligent with the risk of cross-contamination. Glad my blog was of some help! Hope he feels better!
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