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Katz Gluten Free Glazed Donut Holes
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Katz Gluten Free Glazed Donut Holes

Katz Gluten Free
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
8g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Katz Gluten Free Glazed Donut Holes are a small-pack convenience pastry aimed at shoppers who want the donut-shop experience without gluten. You’d typically find them in the grocery store’s packaged bakery or “free-from” aisle, shelved alongside other gluten‑free baked goods, toaster pastries, and single-serve snack treats. Their six-ounce pack is marketed for quick indulgence: breakfast with coffee, an after‑school snack, or a sweet addition to a weekend brunch spread. Brand messaging leans on nostalgia and home-style comfort—“From the kitchen of Mrs. Katz”—positioning the product as a friendly, family-oriented solution for people avoiding wheat, including kids and allergy-conscious shoppers. Labels emphasize certified gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and soy-free claims, creating a health-safety halo for shoppers with allergies, although there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list shows processed components like gums and emulsifiers. In plain terms the product is a shelf‑stable, factory-made pastry: refined gluten‑free flours, palm and canola oils, sugars, chemical leaveners and stabilizers are used to recreate a soft, cake‑like donut. Sensory notes: the donut holes are tender and slightly springy, with a thin sugary glaze that gives a quick crackle and sticky finish; a faint oiliness and sweet, vanilla-like “natural flavor” are detectable. Packaging is typically a sealed clear plastic tray or pouch for grab-and-go convenience. Rituals around these donut holes center on quick treats—packed in lunchboxes, offered at casual get-togethers, or enjoyed warm with coffee—making them a portable, comforting sweet rather than a homemade bakery item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 onz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Total Sugars8g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:, GLUTEN, FREE, FLOUR, (CORN, STARCH,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, WHITE, RICE, FLOUR),, PALM, OIL,, SUGAR,, CONFECTIONERS, SUGAR, (SUGAR,, CORN, STARCH),, WATER,, EGGS,, CANOLA, OIL,, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, CORN, STARCH,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, SALT,, XANTHAN, GUM,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, AGAR,, CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, CALCIUM, SULFATE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR., CONTAINS:, EGGS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (refined starches, emulsifiers like lecithin and xanthan gum, chemical leaveners, ‘natural flavor’, and industrial oils), characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

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Common Questions about Katz Gluten Free Glazed Donut Holes

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These donut holes are gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a great option for those with specific dietary needs. However, they do contain added sugars and are low in protein and fiber, so they're more of a treat than a health food. Enjoy them in moderation, and they can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

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movie-night
back-to-school

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