#41: The Changing Size of the Donut Hole, Between 1927-1948

It may seem trivial, but the decrease in the size of the donut hole is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the food industry. The fact that this data was documented has given us the power to track and analyze trends in order to understand our world better.

The decrease in the size of the donut hole may seem like a small change, but it has significant implications for how we consume and enjoy this treat. There was considerable cultural and social context behind the changing size of the donut hole…The larger hole in the 1927 diagram may have been designed for easy dunking, a reflection of a time when people enjoyed their donuts with a cup of coffee or tea.