What oil does Krispy Kreme fry in?
Krispy Kreme cooks with palm oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: Palm-first shortening, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements on every per-product nutrition PDF (images.kktestkitchen.com, Rev. 6.4.25 and 2026 sheets): 'VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL)'. Every doughnut panel prints 47-55% of its fat as saturated, which is palm's own share; the earlier '~70/30 palm/soy, PUFA ~0.24' note would have printed ~39% and is retired. Modelled two-pool palm + soybean, which the saturated balance pins mostly on palm (Original Glazed ~1 g PUFA). Frozen drinks and lattes are dairy fat.
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Build my orderKrispy Kreme at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Palm oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (1.8 g average per item, 165 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Palm oil: No · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Krispy Kreme
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Glazed Old-Fashioned | 7.0g |
| Apple Fritter | 9.0g |
| Original Glazed Dozen | 13.2g |
| Assorted Dozen | 40.0g |
| Specialty Dozen | 45.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderHow Krispy Kreme has changed its frying oil
Krispy Kreme said on January 7, 2008 that every product it sells in the US has zero grams trans fat. It had been piloting the new recipe around the country for several months, replacing the old shortening with a mix of palm and vegetable oil. Source
Every documented oil switch across the industry lives on the Oil History timeline.
What oil do other chains like Krispy Kreme use?
- What oil does Starbucks use? Canola and sunflower oil
- What oil does Dunkin' use? Palm oil
- What oil does Tim Hortons use? Palm oil
- What oil does Scooter's Coffee use? Soybean and canola oil (estimated)
- What oil does Shipley Do-Nuts use? Palm oil
- What oil does Duck Donuts use? Palm oil
- What oil does Honey Dew Donuts use? Palm and soybean oil
- What oil does Einstein Bros Bagels use? Soybean oil
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Krispy Kreme report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Krispy Kreme fry in?
Krispy Kreme cooks with palm oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: Palm-first shortening, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements on every per-product nutrition PDF (images.kktestkitchen.com, Rev. 6.4.25 and 2026 sheets): 'VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL)'. Every doughnut panel prints 47-55% of its fat as saturated, which is palm's own share; the earlier '~70/30 palm/soy, PUFA ~0.24' note would have printed ~39% and is retired. Modelled two-pool palm + soybean, which the saturated balance pins mostly on palm (Original Glazed ~1 g PUFA). Frozen drinks and lattes are dairy fat.
Does Krispy Kreme use seed oils?
Yes. Krispy Kreme cooks with palm oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is A, about 1.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Krispy Kreme use beef tallow?
No. Krispy Kreme cooks with palm oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Krispy Kreme use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Krispy Kreme cooks with palm oil and vegetable oil blend. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Krispy Kreme?
Glazed Old-Fashioned (7.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Apple Fritter (9.0 g) and Original Glazed Dozen (13.2 g).
Which Krispy Kreme item has the most seed oil?
Specialty Dozen, at about 45.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.