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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  2. 2Sugar
  3. 3Water
  4. 4Palm Oil
  5. 5Contains 2% Or Less Of: Yeast
  6. 6Mono And Diglycerides
  7. 7Salt
  8. 8Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate, Calcium Acetate)
  9. 9Whey
  10. 10Dextrose
  11. 11Natural And Artificial Flavor
  12. 12Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  13. 13Sodium Bicarbonate
  14. 14Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  15. 15Guar Gum
  16. 16Soybean Oil
  17. 17Enzymes
  18. 18Beta-Carotene (For Color)
  19. 19Ascorbic Acid
  20. 20Eggs
  21. 21Vitamin A Palmitate
  22. 22Pasteurized Cultured Cream
  23. 23Food Starch Modified
  24. 24Skim Milk
  25. 25Corn Starch
  26. 26Egg Whites
  27. 27Lactose
  28. 28Sodium Caseinate
  29. 29Lactic Acid
  30. 30Fumaric Acid
  31. 31Silicone Dioxide (Anticaking Agent)
  32. 32Pectin
  33. 33Carrageenan
  34. 34Sodium Phosphate
  35. 35Locust Bean Gum
  36. 36Xanthan Gum
  37. 37Calcium Carbonate
  38. 38Agar
  39. 39Calcium Lactate
  40. 40Titanium Dioxide (Color)
  41. 41Soy Lecithin.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (78 g)
Energy359 kcal280 kcal
Fat14.1 g11 g
of which saturated7.7 g6 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate53.8 g42 g
of which sugars26.9 g21 g
of which added sugars24.4 g19 g
Fibre1.3 g1 g
Protein5.1 g4 g
Sodium359 mg280 mg

Questions about Hostess Danish Cream Cheese

Is Hostess Danish Cream Cheese healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 46/100 (grade D). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (26.9 g) and saturated fat (7.69 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Titanium Dioxide (Color). Sugar, Palm Oil, Mono And Diglycerides, Salt and 6 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 Danish Cream Cheese?
In label order (largest amount first): Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Water, Palm Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Yeast, Mono And Diglycerides, Salt, Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate, Calcium Acetate), Whey, Dextrose, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, and 29 more.
Does Hostess Danish Cream Cheese contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is associated with health risks such as obesity and diabetes. Palm Oil (worth noting): Palm oil is debated for its environmental impact and potential health concerns related to processing. Mono And Diglycerides (worth noting): Used as emulsifiers; some concerns exist about potential trans fats in certain formulations. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate, Calcium Acetate) (worth noting): Preservatives are generally permitted but may cause sensitivities in some individuals at high doses. Natural And Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally permitted but may be avoided by some consumers due to synthetic origins.