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    Dunkin' Donuts Testing Gluten-Free, Celiac-Safe Donuts

    Reviewed and edited by a celiac disease expert.

    Celiac.com 02/01/2013 - In my opinion, donuts are right up there with beer and pizza among the beloved foods I missed most after going gluten-free. That said, there has been strong progress on developing delicious gluten-free beers, and gluten-free pizza is one of the hottest, fastest growing trends among pizza retailers. So, there is some relief on those two fronts. However, the delightful donut is one food I expected never to enjoy again, after going gluten-free.

    Photo: CC--Robert BanhSo, imagine my surprise and delight to learn that Dunkin' Donuts is testing gluten-free donuts at limited locations in southern Florida and the Boston area.

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    There is currently no official word from Dunkin' Donuts on when they plan to expand their gluten-free offerings. An official statement from the company read, in part: "…we have received very positive feedback on the new products so far. We do not yet have a timeframe for potential national distribution.”

    Meanwhile, a south Florida franchisee has said that while the test is currently limited to a few stores, the company plans to expand it in February.

    According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness says that Dunkin' Donuts' gluten-free products will be individually wrapped and calls them "dangerously delicious."

    Dunkin' Donuts' efforts to break into the fast growing gluten-free market puts them in league with a number of other fast food chains seeking to add gluten free items to their menus, including Wendy's, Arby's, Domino's and Chick-Fil-A.

    Will Dunkin' Donuts be successful in their efforts to roll out a gluten-free donut worthy of the Dunkin' Donuts name? Are you one of the many gluten-free eaters who would welcome a nice little donut fix? Share your comments below and stay tuned for the latest gluten-free developments


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    Guest tina

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    I just got a donut in CT and it was really gross... there was no expiration date on it and I think it was old. It smelled awful and it was all wet and falling apart.

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    Guest Realmccoy

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    I had the cinnamon donut while in CT. I didn't really care for it. It was roughly 300 calories and 250 calories from fat. The crumb is not right and like the person above stated, it seemed wet. I didn't try the blueberry muffin, it was more calories.

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    Guest Bob Whitney

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    I live in Deltona, FL and they are building a soon to open Dunkin' Donuts about 1/2 mile from my house. Being that I must be gluten-free, gluten-free Dunkin' Donuts would be wonderful!

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    Guest Katrina

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    I'm 17 and have recently been digagnosed gluten-free about a year ago it's very had being on the go constantly and being able to awww friends eat whatever they want and realize I can't do that anymore. My dad and I use to have a tradition of going to the donut shop every Sunday before church we've been doing that for about 7 years and as of last year I've no longer been able to go enjoy a donut with my dad. I would love for a donut shop to make yummy gluten-free donuts. It would be completely awesome, the only problem is I'm in California so I'm hoping they venture out here really soon!! I miss having donuts! :(

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    Guest Bob
    Finally the gluten-free trend is catching on. A lot of restaurants are now showing gluten-free selections on their menus.

    Like Rick said, donuts and sweet goodies are not a priority, but it is nice to know they are there if we want them.

    What I find is that if it is gluten-free, then it is very pricey compared to foods with gluten and that makes it really hard for celiacs to stay on budgets and enjoy the foods we crave.

    A while back, there were articles that Subway was testing gluten-free Breads for their sandwiches. Never did hear anything more about that. I hope more and more food entities get with gluten-free products and at reasonable prices.

    Nice commentary and I, too, am discouraged by the higher cost of gluten-free products. I've enjoyed Dunkin' Donuts for many years until my celiac diagnosis--and I'm glad to see advances in development that bring even gluten-free donuts to the marketplace. But at $1.89 per donut, it will be a cold day in hell before I rejoin the gang at Dunkin' for any donuts. Sorry!

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    Guest Priyanka

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    Hey, I hope Dunkin' Donuts would include other countries like India too for these gluten-free products.

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    Guest Frank
    Bring it on, Dunkin! My 10 year old is constantly watching as classmates enjoy their DD favorites. It will be great to see him enjoy a donut again just like the other kids!

    Still waiting for Dunkin' to offer gluten free donuts..anybody have any updates? I ordered some online from a gluten free web site but I would love to see what Dunkin' has to offer.

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    Gluten free in Cleveland, OH would be nice!

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