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Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Heart Cakes

Hostess

Listed as: Hostess Ding Dongs 9.31 Ounce Chocolate Heart Cakes 8 Count MP FSH Each

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1Sugar
  2. 2Palm Kernel Oil
  3. 3Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  4. 4Water
  5. 5High Fructose Corn Syrup
  6. 6Corn Syrup
  7. 7Tallow
  8. 8Cocoa Processed With Alkali
  9. 9Palm Oil
  10. 10Contains 2% Or Less Of: Glycerin
  11. 11Food Starch Modified
  12. 12Soybean Oil
  13. 13Egg
  14. 14Egg Whites
  15. 15Mono And Diglycerides
  16. 16Corn Starch
  17. 17Natural And Artificial Flavors
  18. 18Baking Soda
  19. 19Salt
  20. 20Soy Lecithin
  21. 21Hydrogenated Tallow
  22. 22Whey (From Milk)
  23. 23Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  24. 24Dextrose
  25. 25Sorbic Acid And Natamycin (To Maintain Freshness)
  26. 26Defatted Soy Flour
  27. 27Guar Gum
  28. 28Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
  29. 29Cottonseed Oil
  30. 30Polysorbate 60
  31. 31Cellulose Gum
  32. 32Calcium Carbonate
  33. 33Monocalcium Phosphate
  34. 34Corn Syrup Solids
  35. 35Enzymes
  36. 36Soy Protein Isolate
  37. 37Sodium Caseinate
  38. 38Fumaric Acid
  39. 39Dextrin
  40. 40Carnauba Wax
  41. 41Confectioner's Glaze
  42. 42Red 40 Lake.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (66 g)
Energy439 kcal289.7 kcal
Fat21.2 g14 g
of which saturated15.2 g10 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate60.6 g40 g
of which sugars45.4 g30 g
of which added sugars43.9 g29 g
Fibre1.5 g1 g
Protein1.5 g1 g
Sodium318 mg209.9 mg

Questions about Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Heart Cakes

Is Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Heart Cakes healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 50/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (45.4 g) and saturated fat (15.2 g). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Hydrogenated Tallow and 3 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 Ding Dongs Chocolate Heart Cakes?
In label order (largest amount first): Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron Or Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Tallow, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Palm Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Glycerin, Food Starch Modified, Soybean Oil, and 30 more.
Does Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Heart Cakes contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption is linked to obesity and metabolic health concerns. Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars may contribute to health issues. Natural And Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but some consumers prefer to avoid them due to lack of transparency. Hydrogenated Tallow (worth noting): Hydrogenation can produce trans fats, which are linked to cardiovascular health concerns. Sodium Aluminum Phosphate (worth noting): Aluminum-containing additives are limited in some regions due to potential neurotoxicity concerns. Polysorbate 60 (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier, but excessive consumption may raise concerns about gut health.