
Entenmann's Pop'ems Donut Holes, Rich Frosted
What You Should Know
Entenmann’s Pop'ems Donut Holes, Rich Frosted are bite-sized, shelf-stable donut balls sold in bright, family-oriented packaging. You'd typically find them in the supermarket center-store bakery/snack cake aisle alongside Hostess and Little Debbie products, often near coffee, muffin mixes and packaged pastries rather than the fresh bakery case. These mini frosted donuts are designed for quick indulgence — morning coffee breaks, casual weekend brunches, school lunchbox treats or snackable additions to party trays. Entenmann’s positions itself as a heritage American bakery brand: mainstream, nostalgic, and affordable, aimed at families, busy commuters and shoppers seeking a familiar comfort treat rather than a premium artisan pastry. The label leans on indulgence cues ("Rich Frosted") and family-friendly imagery; the product description notes kosher certification, but there’s no organic or whole-grain claim. Packaging often highlights taste and convenience rather than health, and ingredient statements include "natural and artificial flavors," which can create a mild "natural" halo despite many processing aids. In plain terms the product is produced with many industrial ingredients and additives common to mass-produced baked goods. Sensory notes: a soft, moist cakey center with a sweet, glossy frosting that yields an initial sugary snap and then a tender crumb; texturally, they are dense but pillowy. They come ready-to-eat in a sealed plastic tray or bag for grab-and-go serving; rituals include dunking in coffee, arranging on dessert platters, or passing around at casual gatherings where convenience and nostalgia drive the choice.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Sugar,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Water,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Kernel, And/Or, Palm),, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Lactose,, Soy, Flour,, Invert, Sugar,, Egg, Yolk,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate],, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Nonfat, Milk,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Salt,, Wheat, Starch,, Dextrose,, Tapioca, Starch,, Whey,, Buttermilk,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Wheat, Germ,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60,, Polyglycerol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Nutmeg, Oil,, Sorbitan, Tristearate,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Wheat, Protein, Isolate..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
- •Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
- •Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The ingredient list contains multiple industrial formulations (hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, gums, corn syrup solids, and 'natural and artificial flavors') and ready-to-eat manufactured structure, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.
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Common Questions about Entenmann's Pop'ems Donut Holes, Rich Frosted
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Pop'ems are definitely a treat rather than a health food, with 320 calories and 16 grams of sugar per serving. They’re best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily snack.
