"Convenience store donuts" that you can easily buy at convenience stores. It was rolled out in earnest by each company from around the spring of 2015, and is now quite familiar.

Of these, 7-ELEVEN's"7-ELEVEN CAFE Donut" has been completely renewed and will be on sale in a new version from January 19th. "We are more particular about texture and deliciousness," and we have reviewed all the ingredients and manufacturing methods according to the characteristics of each donut.

On the 18th, just before the release date, the En-eating editorial department obtained 6 new products. I've tried it, so I'll give you an impression. When I compared it with the current product, I was surprised that it was quite delicious . To be honest, it wouldn't change so much ... Finally, we will also deliver the "Donut Ranking I Want to Buy Again"!


■ Review the lineup

First, let's review the lineup. * Price includes tax

"Chocolate old fashion" 100 yen "Caster cream donut" 120 yen "Kinako donut" 100 yen "Twist donut (maple flavor)" 110 yen "Rich caramel donut" 138 yen "Chocolate & nut donut" 130 yen

Some will be renewed and some will be newly added. It seems that yeast donuts and strawberry chocolates such as "fluffy ring donuts" have disappeared, and chocolates and caramel have increased. I used to like the "mochimochi ring" type ...


■ Compare old and new taste

Now, take a second look. First, let's compare the three types of renewal products.

[Chocolate old fashion]
A classic among the classics in convenience store donuts. When I compared the old and new, it looked and tasted "different".


The shape is the same like a UFO, but the newer one can see larger bubbles. When I try to eat it, the texture and mouthfeel are "different"! Especially chewy. In the past, it was solid and crisp, but this time it is crisp and mellow. Also, the inside is moist and smooth. It's an old fashion that tends to be dry, but it doesn't make you feel the difficulty.


When I compared eating convenience store donuts before, 7-ELEVEN's old fashion was the most crunchy and had "weight". There was a part that was hard and looked like a cookie (I liked it), but I think the renewal made it easier to eat.

[Custard cream donut]
It seems that it contains "special custard cream", which is a mixture of whipped cream made at the factory and custard with rich egg flavor. Compared with the current "whipped donut".


When you try to break it, you will feel a "fluffy" feeling. And a soft golden cream popped out from inside!

When I tried it, the dough had an image that I could feel "fluffy" with my teeth. On the other hand, it melts comfortably without being deprived of water in the mouth. And, after all, if the sweetness of the cream and the dough go well together! It is an exquisite balance that brings out the richness of the cream well.


[Kinako donuts]
I couldn't get the current product, but it seems that it changed from "with soy milk" to "with tofu, soy milk, and okara".


It has a moist finish and is crisp, and the aftertaste is refreshing thanks to tofu. Although it has a Japanese flavor, it has a strong richness, so it tasted good with coffee.