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Why do donuts have “nut” in the name?

Why do donuts have “nut” in the name?

Moment Of Um · Brains On Universe

April 7, 20257m 42s

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Show Notes

If you ask us, donuts are one of the most delicious treats in the world. Chocolate frosted with rainbow sprinkles, cinnamon twists, powdered sugar, strawberry jelly-filled, we love them all! But why are they called donuts? We asked food historian Sarah Lohman to help us find the answer.


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