Krispy Kreme South Africa Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Krispy Kreme South Africa cooks with: palm: Krispy Kreme South Africa's doughnut ingredient statement (every product page, e.g. The Original Glazed) lists 'Palm Oil' as the doughnut's only fat; the frying fat itself is not named separately, so palm is the evidence-labelled fry fat. Kreme fillings and buttercreams add a 'Vegetable Fat (Palm Oil, Soya Bean Oil)'; dips and sprinkles are palm kernel; Lotus Biscoff spread is rapeseed; chocolate icing palm kernel + rapeseed. Across the 56 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Krispy Kreme South Africa
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 |
|---|---|
| Flat White | 0.3g |
| Salted Caramel Protein Chiller | 0.3g |
| Choc Caramel Protein Chiller | 0.3g |
| Mango Chiller | 0.3g |
| Mixed Berry Chiller | 0.3g |
What to Avoid at Krispy Kreme South Africa
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bambolini 8pc Box | 8.2g |
| Assorted Minis (16) | 7.0g |
| Original Glazed® Minis (16) | 6.0g |
| Original Glazed® Lotus Biscoff® Kataifi Doughnut | 4.5g |
| Lotus Biscoff Dipped | 3.5g |
Every Krispy Kreme South Africa item, ranked
All 56 items we have for Krispy Kreme South Africa, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Ceylon Tea | 0.0g |
| Rooibos Tea | 0.0g |
| Classic Lemonade Chiller | 0.0g |
| Watermelon Lemonade Chiller | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.3g |
| Flat White | 0.3g |
| Salted Caramel Protein Chiller | 0.3g |
| Choc Caramel Protein Chiller | 0.3g |
| Mango Chiller | 0.3g |
| Mixed Berry Chiller | 0.3g |
| Cafè Latte | 0.4g |
| Milo® | 0.4g |
| Cafè Mocha | 0.5g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.5g |
| Chai Latte | 0.5g |
| White Hot Chocolate | 0.6g |
| Dirty Chai | 0.6g |
| Strawberry Bambolini | 0.7g |
| Triple Chocolate Chiller | 0.7g |
| Dulce de Leche Bambolini | 0.8g |
| Coffee Chiller | 0.8g |
| Strawberries & Kreme Chiller | 0.8g |
| Salted Caramel Fudge Chiller | 0.8g |
| Hazelnut Ganache Bambolini | 1.0g |
| Bubblegum Chiller | 1.0g |
| The Original Glazed® | 1.2g |
| Cinnamon Ring | 1.2g |
| Powdered Blueberry | 1.2g |
| Powdered Strawberry Filled | 1.2g |
| Strawberry Iced Sprinkles | 1.3g |
| Chocolate Iced Custard | 1.4g |
| Chocolate Flakes | 1.4g |
| Chocolate Iced Sprinkles | 1.5g |
| Made with Bar One® | 1.6g |
| KitKat® | 1.6g |
| Caramel Made with Bar-One® | 1.6g |
| Pistachio Bambolini | 1.6g |
| Cookies & Kreme | 1.8g |
| Peppermint Crisp® Tart | 2.0g |
| Pistachio Chocolate Kremey Chiller | 2.0g |
| Original Glazed® Nutella® Filled | 2.2g |
| Chocolate Kreme | 2.5g |
| Milk Tart | 2.5g |
| Strawberry Dream | 2.5g |
| Original Bites (8) | 2.5g |
| Cinnamon Coated Bites (8) | 2.5g |
| Triple Choc | 2.8g |
| Lotus Biscoff® Coated Bites (8) | 3.2g |
| Lotus Biscoff Dipped | 3.5g |
| Biscoff® Krumble | 3.5g |
| Original Glazed® Lotus Biscoff® Kataifi Doughnut | 4.5g |
| Original Glazed® Minis (16) | 6.0g |
| Assorted Minis (16) | 7.0g |
| Bambolini 8pc Box | 8.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Krispy Kreme South Africa use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Krispy Kreme South Africa cooks with: palm: Krispy Kreme South Africa's doughnut ingredient statement (every product page, e.g. The Original Glazed) lists 'Palm Oil' as the doughnut's only fat; the frying fat itself is not named separately, so palm is the evidence-labelled fry fat. Kreme fillings and buttercreams add a 'Vegetable Fat (Palm Oil, Soya Bean Oil)'; dips and sprinkles are palm kernel; Lotus Biscoff spread is rapeseed; chocolate icing palm kernel + rapeseed. Across the 56 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Krispy Kreme South Africa cook with?
Our research indicates: palm: Krispy Kreme South Africa's doughnut ingredient statement (every product page, e.g. The Original Glazed) lists 'Palm Oil' as the doughnut's only fat; the frying fat itself is not named separately, so palm is the evidence-labelled fry fat. Kreme fillings and buttercreams add a 'Vegetable Fat (Palm Oil, Soya Bean Oil)'; dips and sprinkles are palm kernel; Lotus Biscoff spread is rapeseed; chocolate icing palm kernel + rapeseed. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Krispy Kreme South Africa use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Krispy Kreme South Africa cooks with palm: Krispy Kreme South Africa's doughnut ingredient statement (every product page, e.g. The Original Glazed) lists 'Palm Oil' as the doughnut's only fat; the frying fat itself is not named separately, so palm is the evidence-labelled fry fat. Kreme fillings and buttercreams add a 'Vegetable Fat (Palm Oil, Soya Bean Oil)'; dips and sprinkles are palm kernel; Lotus Biscoff spread is rapeseed; chocolate icing palm kernel + rapeseed, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Krispy Kreme South Africa seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Krispy Kreme South Africa cooks with palm: Krispy Kreme South Africa's doughnut ingredient statement (every product page, e.g. The Original Glazed) lists 'Palm Oil' as the doughnut's only fat; the frying fat itself is not named separately, so palm is the evidence-labelled fry fat. Kreme fillings and buttercreams add a 'Vegetable Fat (Palm Oil, Soya Bean Oil)'; dips and sprinkles are palm kernel; Lotus Biscoff spread is rapeseed; chocolate icing palm kernel + rapeseed, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Krispy Kreme South Africa?
Flat White is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Krispy Kreme South Africa, at an estimated 0.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Krispy Kreme South Africa?
Bambolini 8pc Box is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Krispy Kreme South Africa, at an estimated 8.2g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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