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Hostess Twinkies Red White Blue

Hostess

Listed as: Hostess Twinkies 10.86 Ounce Red White Blue MP FSH 8 Count Each

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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. 4High Fructose Corn Syrup
  5. 5Tallow
  6. 6Dextrose
  7. 7Egg
  8. 8Contains 2% Or Less Of: Soybean Oil
  9. 9Food Starch Modified
  10. 10Glycerin
  11. 11Whey (From Milk)
  12. 12Palm Oil
  13. 13Corn Starch
  14. 14Palm Kernel Oil
  15. 15Salt
  16. 16Corn Syrup Solids
  17. 17Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
  18. 18Baking Soda
  19. 19Hydrogenated Tallow
  20. 20Soy Lecithin
  21. 21Cottonseed Oil
  22. 22Cellulose Gum
  23. 23Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (To Retain Freshness)
  24. 24Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  25. 25Polysorbate 60
  26. 26Mono And Diglycerides
  27. 27Xanthan Gum
  28. 28Monocalcium Phosphate
  29. 29Enzymes
  30. 30Red 40 Lake
  31. 31Blue 2 Lake
  32. 32Blue 1 Lake
  33. 33Natural And Artificial Flavors
  34. 34Yellow 5
  35. 35Red 40.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (77 g)
Energy364 kcal280.3 kcal
Fat11.7 g9 g
of which saturated5.2 g4 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate61 g47 g
of which sugars40.3 g31 g
of which added sugars40.3 g31 g
Fibre1.3 g1 g
Protein2.6 g2 g
Sodium468 mg360.4 mg

Questions about Hostess Twinkies Red White Blue

Is Hostess Twinkies Red White Blue 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), sodium (468 mg) and saturated fat (5.19 g). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Tallow, Polysorbate 60, Red 40 Lake and 4 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 Red White Blue?
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, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Tallow, Dextrose, Egg, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Soybean Oil, Food Starch Modified, Glycerin, Whey (From Milk), Palm Oil, and 23 more.
Does Hostess Twinkies Red White Blue contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): Linked to concerns about excessive sugar intake and metabolic health. Hydrogenated Tallow (worth noting): Hydrogenation may produce trans fats, which are linked to cardiovascular concerns. Polysorbate 60 (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential gut microbiome disruption. Red 40 Lake (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; requires warning labels in the EU. Blue 2 Lake (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential health concerns, but evidence is inconclusive. Blue 1 Lake (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential health concerns, but evidence is inconclusive.

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