00:00Welcome to LA, where the sweetest things come in pink boxes.
00:05Because pink boxes are filled with donuts.
00:12Buy a box for yourself or share with a friend.
00:15LA is the place for this pretty pink trend.
00:18So let's dive into history and a bowl full of batter.
00:22This is why donut boxes are pink and why that matters.
00:30Ted Ngo, aka the Donut King, was one of the first Cambodian refugees to own a donut shop.
00:36He and his business partner Ning Yen, who both trained at Winchell's Donuts together,
00:40are responsible for helping many Cambodian refugees set up successful businesses in California.
00:46This is Yen's family. They purchased Mag's Donuts in 1980 and have owned it ever since.
00:53Through the creation of their donut supply distribution business and box manufacturing plant,
00:58they were able to cultivate a community of Cambodian bakery owners
01:02and better control the cost of mixes, ingredients, and even boxes.
01:08Legend has it that before the Yen family came along, donut boxes were traditionally white.
01:13But white didn't work for two reasons.
01:16It was expensive and, in Chinese culture, is the color of death.
01:21So Ning Yen suggested switching the boxes to red.
01:24The mill kept sending a pink color instead.
01:27But it turned out that the new hue would bring happiness and good luck at a fraction of the cost.
01:37Today, Moon is keeping the pink box trend strong.
01:43First, the paper arrives at the factory from a paper mill on large rolls.
01:47The paper is spooled through a cutter.
01:52The blade then cuts the paper into individual rectangles.
01:57Then, the paper is rolled out onto a pallet.
02:00There are approximately 2,500 sheets per pallet.
02:04The pallet of pink is taken to the die-cutting machine.
02:09With a high-powered suction, each piece of paper is selected and pushed through the machine.
02:14100% recycled paper is used for the pink boxes LA has come to know and love.
02:22When the boxes arrive at the shop, they're ready to be built and filled with sugary delights,
02:26all made by the matriarch of the family, Yin Yen.
02:43The cake doughnut mix is mixed with water to make a loose consistency.
02:57It's mixed for a minute and a half on medium speed.
03:09The batter is scooped and placed into another bowl, which is then poured into a machine
03:14that spits out the perfect-sized doughnuts.
03:21The dough is cranked into the oil.
03:38Each doughnut takes about 2 minutes on each side to fry.
03:46The hot doughnuts are taken out and placed on a cooling tray for about 2 minutes.
03:53Once cooled, they're ready to be dressed up and decorated.
03:56Or left plain, if that's what you're into.
04:04The frosting is spread out in a sheet pan and then the doughnuts are placed face-down so their faces
04:10are totally covered.
04:13Next comes the sprinkles.
04:20Once the doughnuts are prepared, they're placed out for customers.
04:24The hot ones usually go fast.
04:30At Mag's, some of the best sellers are the classic glazed, blueberry cake and white sprinkles, custard and fresh cream
04:37-filled doughnuts.
04:39Is it the cake or the glaze that makes your heart skip a beat?
04:44Whichever you choose, I hope the box is pretty and pink.
04:49A rosy, sweet, lucky little trend.
04:52All thanks to Mr. Noy and Yen.
04:55How many can you eat at once?
04:57Tell us in the comments below.
04:58We'll see you soon.
04:59See you soon.
05:00Thank you, I hope you enjoyed it with all the fun and sharew go.
05:02Thank you so much.
