Jelly Dunkin Donuts is a favorite of many but, some may be concerned with the ingredients they contain especially if they are made with gelatin.
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Do Dunkin Jelly Donuts Have Gelatin In Them
According to the Dunkin Donuts Allergen and Ingredient Guide, the jelly filling in their jelly donuts does not contain gelatin.
That said It’s important to note that not all jelly donuts are created equal. Some brands and bakeries may use gelatin as a thickener in their jelly fillings.
What Ingredients Are In Dunkin Jelly Donuts
A Dunkin jelly donut contains the following ingredients.
Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Yeast Donut Concentrate [Soy Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda), Wheat Starch, Whey (a milk derivative), Nonfat Dry Milk, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Acacia Gum, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum), Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Contains 2% or less of: Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Whole Egg, Natural Flavor, Turmeric Extract (Color)], Enzymes, Annatto Extract (Color), Yeast, Dextrose, Mono and Diglycerides, Ascorbic Acid; Jelly Filling: Corn Syrup, Water, Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate, Contains 2% or less of: Pectin, Citric Acid, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Colors), Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Locust Bean Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavors; Topping: Sugar, Powdered Sugar (Dextrose, Corn Starch, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor).
What Is Dunkin Jelly Filing Made Of
The jelly filling in a Dunkin Jelly donut contains sweeteners like corn syrup and sugar as well as fruit juice and fillers to help preserve the filling and its texture.
Corn Syrup, Water, Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate, Contains 2% or less of: Pectin, Citric Acid, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Colors), Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Locust Bean Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavors; Topping: Sugar, Powdered Sugar (Dextrose, Corn Starch, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor).
Why Is Gelatin In Donuts A Concern
Unfortunately, gelatin is in animal product that comes from boiling ligaments, bones, and tendons from animals.
If you follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle you would not want to consume anything that contains gelatin.
You may also have religious or ethical reasons for not wanting to consume animal products.
What Flavor Are Dunkin Jelly Donuts
The jelly donuts at Dunkin contain apple juice but, they are often not apple flavored.
Due to the other ingredients and flavors, the filing of Dunkin jelly donuts is a sweet apple berry flavor.
