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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. 5High Fructose Corn Syrup
  6. 6Palm Oil
  7. 7Corn Syrup
  8. 8Contains 2% Or Less Of: Soybean Oil
  9. 9Glycerin
  10. 10Strawberry Puree
  11. 11Corn Starch
  12. 12Food Starch Modified
  13. 13Egg
  14. 14Whey
  15. 15Egg Whites
  16. 16Nonfat Milk
  17. 17Salt
  18. 18Calcium Carbonate
  19. 19Hydrogenated Tallow
  20. 20Calcium Sulfate
  21. 21Hydrolyzed Soy Flour
  22. 22Mono And Diglycerides
  23. 23Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  24. 24Baking Soda
  25. 25Agave Syrup
  26. 26Inulin
  27. 27Dextrose
  28. 28Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (To Retain Freshness)
  29. 29Corn Syrup Solids
  30. 30Guar Gum
  31. 31Hydrolyzed Whey
  32. 32Bleached Wheat Flour
  33. 33Cottonseed Oil
  34. 34Titanium Dioxide (Color)
  35. 35Xanthan Gum
  36. 36Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  37. 37Agar
  38. 38Soy Lecithin
  39. 39Cellulose Gum
  40. 40Polysorbate 60
  41. 41Natural And Artificial Flavors
  42. 42Monocalcium Phosphate
  43. 43Locust Bean Gum
  44. 44Red 40 Lake
  45. 45Disodium Phosphate
  46. 46Enzymes
  47. 47Soy Protein Isolate
  48. 48Calcium Caseinate
  49. 49Sodium Caseinate.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (90 g)
Energy389 kcal350.1 kcal
Fat14.4 g13 g
of which saturated6.7 g6 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate64.4 g58 g
of which sugars48.9 g44 g
of which added sugars47.8 g43 g
Fibre1.1 g1 g
Protein2.2 g2 g
Sodium311 mg279.9 mg

Questions about Hostess Cupcakes Strawberry

Is Hostess Cupcakes Strawberry healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 41/100 (grade D). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (48.9 g) 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, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60 and 2 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 Strawberry?
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, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Soybean Oil, Glycerin, Strawberry Puree, Corn Starch, Food Starch Modified, and 37 more.
Does Hostess Cupcakes Strawberry contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption is associated with metabolic health concerns. Hydrogenated Tallow (worth noting): Hydrogenated fats may contain trans fats, which are linked to cardiovascular risks. Mono And Diglycerides (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier, but excessive consumption may contribute to trans fat intake. 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. Polysorbate 60 (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier, but excessive consumption may raise concerns about potential health effects. Natural And Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but specific formulations are not disclosed.