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Hostess Twinkie and Chocolate CupCake

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Listed as: Hostess 32 Count Twinkie and Chocolate CupCake CP FSH 2 Count Case

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1
    Chocolate Cupcakes: Sugar
  2. 2
    Water
  3. 3
    Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  4. 4
    High Fructose Corn Syrup
  5. 5
    Palm Oil
  6. 6
    Corn Syrup
  7. 7
    Cocoa
  8. 8
    Soybean Oil
  9. 9
    Tallow
  10. 10
    Contains 2% Or Less: Glycerin
  11. 11
    Cocoa Processed With Alkali
  12. 12
    Modified Cornstarch
  13. 13
    Baking Soda
  14. 14
    Salt
  15. 15
    Corn Starch
  16. 16
    Dextrose
  17. 17
    Whey
  18. 18
    Hydrogenated Tallow
  19. 19
    Inulin
  20. 20
    Egg
  21. 21
    Calcium Carbonate
  22. 22
    Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (To Retain Freshness)
  23. 23
    Calcium Sulfate
  24. 24
    Enzymes
  25. 25
    Egg White
  26. 26
    Mono And Diglycerides
  27. 27
    Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  28. 28
    Cottonseed Oil
  29. 29
    Natural And Artificial Flavor
  30. 30
    Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  31. 31
    Agar
  32. 32
    Xanthan Gum
  33. 33
    Soy Lecithin
  34. 34
    Polysorbate 60
  35. 35
    Cellulose Gum
  36. 36
    Locust Bean Gum
  37. 37
    Monocalcium Phosphate
  38. 38
    Titanium Dioxide (Color)
  39. 39
    Disodium Phosphate
  40. 40
    Sunflower Oil
  41. 41
    Chocolate Liquor
  42. 42
    Defatted Soy Flour.Twinkies: Sugar
  43. 43
    Water
  44. 44
    Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  45. 45
    High Fructose Corn Syrup
  46. 46
    Tallow
  47. 47
    Dextrose
  48. 48
    Egg
  49. 49
    Contains 2% Or Less: Soybean Oil
  50. 50
    Corn Starch
  51. 51
    Modified Cornstarch
  52. 52
    Hydrogenated Tallow
  53. 53
    Whey
  54. 54
    Glycerin
  55. 55
    Salt
  56. 56
    Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  57. 57
    Baking Soda
  58. 58
    Enzymes
  59. 59
    Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (To Retain Freshness)
  60. 60
    Cottonseed Oil
  61. 61
    Mono And Diglycerides
  62. 62
    Cellulose Gum
  63. 63
    Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  64. 64
    Soy Lecithin
  65. 65
    Xanthan Gum
  66. 66
    Polysorbate 60
  67. 67
    Monocalcium Phosphate
  68. 68
    Natural And Artificial Flavor
  69. 69
    Yellow 5
  70. 70
    Red 40.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (45 g)
Energy378 kcal170.1 kcal
Fat13.3 g6 g
of which saturated5.6 g2.5 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate64.4 g29 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 Twinkie and Chocolate CupCake

Is Hostess Twinkie and Chocolate CupCake 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 (5.56 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Titanium Dioxide (Color). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Tallow, Natural And Artificial Flavor, 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 Twinkie and Chocolate CupCake?
In label order (largest amount first): Chocolate Cupcakes: Sugar, Water, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup, Cocoa, Soybean Oil, Tallow, Contains 2% Or Less: Glycerin, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Modified Cornstarch, and 58 more.
Does Hostess Twinkie and Chocolate CupCake contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption is associated with metabolic health concerns, including obesity and diabetes. Hydrogenated Tallow (worth noting): Hydrogenated fats may contain trans fats, which are linked to cardiovascular risks. Natural And Artificial Flavor (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed. Polysorbate 60 (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier, but excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. 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. Yellow 5 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; requires a warning label in the EU.

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