Sainsburys jam doughnuts

Tellystar · 08-02-2016, 15:42

Yesterday I bought Sainsbury's jam doughnuts
In my opinion they are the best, light and coated in cater sugar, with plenty of jam
Trouble was,they did not have their usual coating of caster sugar.
Are Sainsburys heeding requests for less sugar?
Did one batch escape the sugar coating by mistake?
Has anyone else found their doughnuts denuded ?

newda898 · 08-02-2016, 16:19

Oh no, Morrisons ones are the best.

Miss C. DeVille · 08-02-2016, 23:26

My favourite jam doughnuts are from Lidls. Plenty of jam and cheap too.

Tellystar · 09-02-2016, 11:21

This is not about who has the best ones.
It is about why the doughnuts I bought from Sainsburys had no dusting of caster sugar- a mistake or Sainsburys heeding government guide lines to cut sugar.

walterwhite · 09-02-2016, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tellystar

Yesterday I bought Sainsbury's jam doughnuts
In my opinion they are the best, light and coated in cater sugar, with plenty of jam
Trouble was,they did not have their usual coating of caster sugar.
Are Sainsburys heeding requests for less sugar?
Did one batch escape the sugar coating by mistake?
Has anyone else found their doughnuts denuded ?

If people are buying doughnuts expecting a low sugar treat then the world truly has lost the plot.

aurichie · 09-02-2016, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tellystar

Yesterday I bought Sainsbury's jam doughnuts
In my opinion they are the best, light and coated in cater sugar, with plenty of jam
Trouble was,they did not have their usual coating of caster sugar.
Are Sainsburys heeding requests for less sugar?
Did one batch escape the sugar coating by mistake?
Has anyone else found their doughnuts denuded ?

Doesn't Sainsbury's still freeze their doughnuts and defrost them when ready to put on the shelves?

Anyway I'm sure it was a bad batch that didn't get coated properly.

They do sell a "healthier" option with less sugar and fat.

walterwhite · 09-02-2016, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tellystar

This is not about who has the best ones.
It is about why the doughnuts I bought from Sainsburys had no dusting of caster sugar- a mistake or Sainsburys heeding government guide lines to cut sugar.

What Government guide lines?

Tellystar · 09-02-2016, 13:50

Don't you watch the news or read the papers?

walterwhite · 09-02-2016, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tellystar

Don't you watch the news or read the papers?

Yes I do. Just wondered what Government guide lines there are that would make Sainsburys put less sugar on their doughnuts.

00tommo · 11-02-2016, 09:49

Heard a lot about the lidl dounghnuts being the best, still haven't tried them yet though. Not a lot between Morrisons and Sainsburys ones imo. Greggs are pretty good too.

PunksNotDead · 15-02-2016, 21:05

Craving a doughnut now 🙄

towers · 16-02-2016, 13:34

I prefere Sainsburys doughnuts too, they have a 'just out of the fryer' crispiness to them and usually plenty of jam.

Had an Aldi or Lidl one the other day, was alright but lacked that fresh crispiness.

mossy2103 · 19-02-2016, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by aurichie

Doesn't Sainsbury's still freeze their doughnuts and defrost them when ready to put on the shelves?

Still freshly-made at my store as far as I know

Mythica · 22-02-2016, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mossy2103

Still freshly-made at my store as far as I know

As far as I'm aware the only supermarket that make fresh doughnuts are Morrisons.

Jasper92 · 22-02-2016, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterwhite

Yes I do. Just wondered what Government guide lines there are that would make Sainsburys put less sugar on their doughnuts.

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/sugars.aspx

Not legislated for, but still guidelines that suggest:

Quote:

Some labels on the front of packaging will display the amount of sugar in the food as a proportion of the reference intake. Reference intakes are guidelines about the approximate amount of particular nutrients and energy required for a healthy diet. The reference intake for total sugars is 90g a day, which includes the 30g of “free sugars”.

junitasm · 23-02-2016, 07:04

The majority of sainsburys stores make doughnuts from scratch (fresh), depending on if the store is a part bake store or Scratch bakery.

The sugar hasn't changed, my guess is they probably run out of the sugar they order in and used some from the shop floor but got the wrong type.

Mythica · 23-02-2016, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by junitasm

The majority of sainsburys stores make doughnuts from scratch (fresh), depending on if the store is a part bake store or Scratch bakery.

The sugar hasn't changed, my guess is they probably run out of the sugar they order in and used some from the shop floor but got the wrong type.

You sure? As far as I'm aware Morrisons are the only supermarket to make fresh doughnuts. The other supermarkets just get them in frozen regardless of size of store.

Elyan · 23-02-2016, 10:10

Sainsburys doughnuts are the best in my experience.

walterwhite · 23-02-2016, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasper92

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/sugars.aspx

Not legislated for, but still guidelines that suggest:

That would not make them suddenly take the inexplicable decision not to put sugar on a doughnut though.

junitasm · 23-02-2016, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mythica

You sure? As far as I'm aware Morrisons are the only supermarket to make fresh doughnuts. The other supermarkets just get them in frozen regardless of size of store.

I'm certain, I work in a bakery at sainsburys and have made them myself.

Mythica · 23-02-2016, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by junitasm

I'm certain, I work in a bakery at sainsburys and have made them myself.

What else is made from scratch in Sainsburys?

junitasm · 23-02-2016, 16:43

I can only comment on my store but all of the standard loaves as in the Sandwich, Split tins, Multiseed etc (no TTD French bread), soft baps, crusty rolls, French sticks and batons. Some stores do an artisan range.

Mythica · 23-02-2016, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by junitasm

I can only comment on my store but all of the standard loaves as in the Sandwich, Split tins, Multiseed etc (no TTD French bread), soft baps, crusty rolls, French sticks and batons. Some stores do an artisan range.

Just surprised about the doughnuts, thought it was only Morrisons that did the fresh ones.

Porcupine · 23-02-2016, 16:55

Weirdly I bought a pack of jam donuts today from the Co-Op and they had no sugar on.

dellzincht · 23-02-2016, 17:27

Careful with the general doughnut chat guys, you'll upset Tellystar.

08-02-2016, 15:42	#1
Tellystar Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,996	Sainsburys jam doughnuts Yesterday I bought Sainsbury's jam doughnuts In my opinion they are the best, light and coated in cater sugar, with plenty of jam Trouble was,they did not have their usual coating of caster sugar. Are Sainsburys heeding requests for less sugar? Did one batch escape the sugar coating by mistake? Has anyone else found their doughnuts denuded ?

08-02-2016, 16:19	#2
newda898 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chez Newda Posts: 3,948	Oh no, Morrisons ones are the best.

08-02-2016, 23:26	#3
Miss C. DeVille Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,648	My favourite jam doughnuts are from Lidls. Plenty of jam and cheap too.

09-02-2016, 11:21	#4
Tellystar Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,996	This is not about who has the best ones. It is about why the doughnuts I bought from Sainsburys had no dusting of caster sugar- a mistake or Sainsburys heeding government guide lines to cut sugar.

09-02-2016, 13:13	#5
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Tellystar Yesterday I bought Sainsbury's jam doughnuts In my opinion they are the best, light and coated in cater sugar, with plenty of jam Trouble was,they did not have their usual coating of caster sugar. Are Sainsburys heeding requests for less sugar? Did one batch escape the sugar coating by mistake? Has anyone else found their doughnuts denuded ? If people are buying doughnuts expecting a low sugar treat then the world truly has lost the plot.

09-02-2016, 13:16	#6
aurichie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 5,100	Quote: Originally Posted by Tellystar Yesterday I bought Sainsbury's jam doughnuts In my opinion they are the best, light and coated in cater sugar, with plenty of jam Trouble was,they did not have their usual coating of caster sugar. Are Sainsburys heeding requests for less sugar? Did one batch escape the sugar coating by mistake? Has anyone else found their doughnuts denuded ? Doesn't Sainsbury's still freeze their doughnuts and defrost them when ready to put on the shelves? Anyway I'm sure it was a bad batch that didn't get coated properly. They do sell a "healthier" option with less sugar and fat.

09-02-2016, 13:19	#7
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Tellystar This is not about who has the best ones. It is about why the doughnuts I bought from Sainsburys had no dusting of caster sugar- a mistake or Sainsburys heeding government guide lines to cut sugar. What Government guide lines?

09-02-2016, 13:50	#8
Tellystar Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,996	Don't you watch the news or read the papers?

09-02-2016, 13:51	#9
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Tellystar Don't you watch the news or read the papers? Yes I do. Just wondered what Government guide lines there are that would make Sainsburys put less sugar on their doughnuts.

11-02-2016, 09:49	#10
00tommo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 1,778	Heard a lot about the lidl dounghnuts being the best, still haven't tried them yet though. Not a lot between Morrisons and Sainsburys ones imo. Greggs are pretty good too.

15-02-2016, 21:05	#11
PunksNotDead Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 7,652	Craving a doughnut now 🙄

16-02-2016, 13:34	#12
towers Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 10,948	I prefere Sainsburys doughnuts too, they have a 'just out of the fryer' crispiness to them and usually plenty of jam. Had an Aldi or Lidl one the other day, was alright but lacked that fresh crispiness.

19-02-2016, 11:28	#13
mossy2103 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 68,711	Quote: Originally Posted by aurichie Doesn't Sainsbury's still freeze their doughnuts and defrost them when ready to put on the shelves? Still freshly-made at my store as far as I know

22-02-2016, 16:35	#14
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Quote: Originally Posted by mossy2103 Still freshly-made at my store as far as I know As far as I'm aware the only supermarket that make fresh doughnuts are Morrisons.

22-02-2016, 20:04	#15
Jasper92 Forum Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 1,209	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite Yes I do. Just wondered what Government guide lines there are that would make Sainsburys put less sugar on their doughnuts. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/sugars.aspx Not legislated for, but still guidelines that suggest: Quote: Some labels on the front of packaging will display the amount of sugar in the food as a proportion of the reference intake. Reference intakes are guidelines about the approximate amount of particular nutrients and energy required for a healthy diet. The reference intake for total sugars is 90g a day, which includes the 30g of “free sugars”.

23-02-2016, 07:04	#16
junitasm Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 16	The majority of sainsburys stores make doughnuts from scratch (fresh), depending on if the store is a part bake store or Scratch bakery. The sugar hasn't changed, my guess is they probably run out of the sugar they order in and used some from the shop floor but got the wrong type.

23-02-2016, 10:00	#17
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Quote: Originally Posted by junitasm The majority of sainsburys stores make doughnuts from scratch (fresh), depending on if the store is a part bake store or Scratch bakery. The sugar hasn't changed, my guess is they probably run out of the sugar they order in and used some from the shop floor but got the wrong type. You sure? As far as I'm aware Morrisons are the only supermarket to make fresh doughnuts. The other supermarkets just get them in frozen regardless of size of store.

23-02-2016, 10:10	#18
Elyan Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,870	Sainsburys doughnuts are the best in my experience.

23-02-2016, 12:58	#19
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Jasper92 http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/sugars.aspx Not legislated for, but still guidelines that suggest: That would not make them suddenly take the inexplicable decision not to put sugar on a doughnut though.

23-02-2016, 14:26	#20
junitasm Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 16	Quote: Originally Posted by Mythica You sure? As far as I'm aware Morrisons are the only supermarket to make fresh doughnuts. The other supermarkets just get them in frozen regardless of size of store. I'm certain, I work in a bakery at sainsburys and have made them myself.

23-02-2016, 16:36	#21
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Quote: Originally Posted by junitasm I'm certain, I work in a bakery at sainsburys and have made them myself. What else is made from scratch in Sainsburys?

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Sainsburys jam doughnuts

23-02-2016, 16:43	#22
junitasm Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 16	I can only comment on my store but all of the standard loaves as in the Sandwich, Split tins, Multiseed etc (no TTD French bread), soft baps, crusty rolls, French sticks and batons. Some stores do an artisan range.

23-02-2016, 16:53	#23
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Quote: Originally Posted by junitasm I can only comment on my store but all of the standard loaves as in the Sandwich, Split tins, Multiseed etc (no TTD French bread), soft baps, crusty rolls, French sticks and batons. Some stores do an artisan range. Just surprised about the doughnuts, thought it was only Morrisons that did the fresh ones.

23-02-2016, 16:55	#24
Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 21,392	Weirdly I bought a pack of jam donuts today from the Co-Op and they had no sugar on.

23-02-2016, 17:27	#25
dellzincht Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 1,636	Careful with the general doughnut chat guys, you'll upset Tellystar.