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Hostess Cupcakes Dark Chocolate Raspberry

Hostess

Listed as: Hostess Cupcakes 12.7 Ounce Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake MP FSH Each

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1Sugar
  2. 2Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  3. 3Water
  4. 4Tallow
  5. 5Palm Oil
  6. 6High Fructose Corn Syrup
  7. 7Corn Syrup
  8. 8Soybean Oil
  9. 9Cocoa
  10. 10Contains 2% Or Less Of: Glycerin
  11. 11Food Starch Modified
  12. 12Cocoa Processed With Alkali
  13. 13Baking Soda
  14. 14Raspberries
  15. 15Corn Starch
  16. 16Salt
  17. 17Whey (From Milk)
  18. 18Corn Syrup Solids
  19. 19Calcium Carbonate
  20. 20Calcium Sulfate
  21. 21Egg
  22. 22Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (To Retain Freshness)
  23. 23Hydrogenated Tallow
  24. 24Agave Syrup
  25. 25Inulin
  26. 26Dextrose
  27. 27Egg Whites
  28. 28Mono And Diglycerides
  29. 29Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  30. 30Cottonseed Oil
  31. 31Polysorbate 60
  32. 32Bleached Wheat Flour
  33. 33Soy Lecithin
  34. 34Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  35. 35Xanthan Gum
  36. 36Agar
  37. 37Cellulose Gum
  38. 38Natural And Artificial Flavors
  39. 39Titanium Dioxide (Color)
  40. 40Monocalcium Phosphate
  41. 41Enzymes
  42. 42Molasses
  43. 43Chocolate Liquor
  44. 44Locust Bean Gum
  45. 45Disodium Phosphate
  46. 46Defatted Soy Flour
  47. 47Red 40.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (45 g)
Energy378 kcal170.1 kcal
Fat15.6 g7 g
of which saturated6.7 g3 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate62.2 g28 g
of which sugars42.2 g19 g
of which added sugars42.2 g19 g
Fibre2.2 g1 g
Protein2.2 g1 g
Sodium533 mg239.8 mg

Questions about Hostess Cupcakes Dark Chocolate Raspberry

Is Hostess Cupcakes Dark Chocolate Raspberry healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 49/100 (grade D). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (42.2 g), sodium (533 mg) and saturated fat (6.67 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Titanium Dioxide (Color). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Tallow, Polysorbate 60, Natural And Artificial Flavors and 1 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Hostess Cupcakes Dark Chocolate Raspberry?
In label order (largest amount first): Sugar, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Tallow, Palm Oil, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Cocoa, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Glycerin, Food Starch Modified, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, and 35 more.
Does Hostess Cupcakes Dark Chocolate Raspberry contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to obesity and metabolic issues. Hydrogenated Tallow (worth noting): Hydrogenated fats may contain trans fats, which are linked to cardiovascular risks. Polysorbate 60 (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier with maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions. Natural And Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed. Titanium Dioxide (Color) (restricted): No longer authorised as a food additive in the EU after EFSA could not rule out genotoxicity; still permitted in India and the US. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; requires warning labels in the EU.