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Hostess Twinkies

Hostess

Listed as: Hostess Twinkies 2.7 Ounce 2 Count SS FSH Each

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1Sugar
  2. 2Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  3. 3Water
  4. 4High Fructose Corn Syrup
  5. 5Tallow
  6. 6Dextrose
  7. 7Egg
  8. 8Contains 2% Or Less Of: Soybean Oil
  9. 9Modified Food Starch
  10. 10Glycerin
  11. 11Whey (From Milk)
  12. 12Corn Starch
  13. 13Salt
  14. 14Corn Syrup Solids
  15. 15Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  16. 16Hydrogenated Tallow
  17. 17Baking Soda
  18. 18Cottonseed Oil
  19. 19Soy Lecithin
  20. 20Cellulose Gum
  21. 21Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (To Retain Freshness)
  22. 22Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  23. 23Polysorbate 60
  24. 24Mono And Diglycerides
  25. 25Xanthan Gum
  26. 26Monocalcium Phosphate
  27. 27Enzymes
  28. 28Natural And Artificial Flavors
  29. 29Yellow 5
  30. 30Red 40.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (77 g)
Energy364 kcal280.3 kcal
Fat11.7 g9 g
of which saturated4.5 g3.5 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate61 g47 g
of which sugars40.3 g31 g
of which added sugars40.3 g31 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein2.6 g2 g
Sodium468 mg360.4 mg

Questions about Hostess Twinkies

Is Hostess Twinkies healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 57/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (40.3 g) and sodium (468 mg). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Tallow, Polysorbate 60, Natural And Artificial Flavors 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 Twinkies?
In label order (largest amount first): Sugar, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Tallow, Dextrose, Egg, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch, Glycerin, Whey (From Milk), Corn Starch, and 18 more.
Does Hostess Twinkies contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): Linked to concerns about metabolic health and obesity in high amounts. Hydrogenated Tallow (worth noting): Hydrogenation can produce trans fats, which are linked to cardiovascular risks. Polysorbate 60 (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier, but excessive consumption may raise concerns. Natural And Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential health impacts and lack of transparency. Yellow 5 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity concerns in children; requires a warning label in the EU. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity concerns in children; requires a warning label in the EU.

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