
Entenmann's Raspberry Danish Twist
What You Should Know
Entenmann's Raspberry Danish Twist is a shelf-stable packaged pastry you’d grab from the center-store bakery aisle, usually stacked with other boxed donuts, coffee cakes, and snack cakes near coffee and breakfast mixers. The branded box — often emblazoned with an appetizing photo and the Entenmann’s script promising “moist and delicious” — signals an indulgent, grab-and-go treat for households. It fits occasions like weekend brunch, casual get-togethers, or an after-school snack, and is often purchased for parties, office breaks, or to pair with morning coffee. Entenmann’s positions itself as a nostalgic, family-friendly brand rooted in American baking tradition; marketing leans into convenience, heritage (since 1898), and broad appeal rather than premium or health-forward messaging. Labeling commonly emphasizes taste and tradition rather than nutrition: expect no organic certification, possibly a “made with real fruit” style callout for the filling, and bright kid-friendly imagery; it may also carry small-print ingredient and preservative listings that contrast with the wholesome imagery. In plain terms this is a highly processed packaged pastry formulated for stability, shelf life, and consistent texture. Sensory details: the pastry is soft and golden with layered, tender crumb and a slightly flaky margarine-rich mouthfeel, a glossy ribbon of sweet-tart raspberry filling, and a sweet drizzle of icing; the aroma is buttery-sweet with fruity notes. It comes in a clear-window box or sealed tray for single-serve convenience; serving is often casual and ritualized — warmed slightly or served straight from the box alongside coffee or milk for an easy, comforting pick-me-up.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Margarine, [Palm, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Water,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Monoglycerides,, Soybean, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Annatto, And, Turmeric, (Color),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D],, Raspberry, Filling, [Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Water,, Raspberry, Puree, Concentrate,, Seedless, Raspberry, Puree,, Pectin,, Citric, Acid,, Black, Currant, Juice, Concentrate, (Color),, Natural, Flavor,, Gellan, Gum,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Calcium, Citrate,, Malic, Acid,, Sodium, Citrate],, Sugar,, Water,, Invert, Sugar,, Eggs,, Coconut,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, The, Following:, [Palm, Oil,, Yeast,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Agar,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Whey,, Soy, Flour,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Preservatives, [Calcium, Propionate,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Citric, Acid],, Soybean, Oil,, Gums, [Xanthan,, Cellulose,, Locust, Bean],, Calcium, Sulfate,, Ammonium, Sulfate,, Turmeric, &, Paprika, (Color),, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Barley, Malt, Extract, (Color),, Corn, Syrup,, Tapioca, Starch,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Orange, Juice, Concentrate,, Maltodextrin,, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Enzmyes]..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
- •Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
- •Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
- •Turmeric - Artificial coloring
- •Black Currant Juice Concentrate - Artificial coloring
- •Turmeric - Artificial coloring
- •Paprika - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (margarine, preservatives, emulsifiers, modified starches, artificial flavors and colorants) and is a ready-to-eat formulation, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category.
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Common Questions about Entenmann's Raspberry Danish Twist
Healthiness can be a bit subjective! The Raspberry Danish Twist is certainly a tasty treat, but it’s not exactly a health food. With 200 calories and 11 grams of sugar per serving, it’s best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.
