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Golden Sponge Cake - Hostess

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Golden Sponge Cake - Hostess

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Barcode: 0888109112448 (EAN / EAN-13) 888109112448 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Hostess

Brand owner: Hostess Brands, LLC

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Cakes

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    42 ingredients

    Sugar, water, bleached enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate (iron), thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], high fructose corn syrup, animal and vegetable shortening (tallow, hydrogenated tallow, cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin), dextrose, eggs, sucrose, contains 2% or less: soy lecithin, modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, whey, glycerin, salt sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), cellulose gum, sodium stearoyl lactylate, xanthan gum, monocalcium phosphate, enzymes, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, yellow 5, red 40.
    Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

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    Ultra processed foods

    Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

    • Additive: E102 - Tartrazine
    • Additive: E129 - Allura red
    • Additive: E150c - Ammonia caramel
    • Additive: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Additive: E422 - Glycerol
    • Additive: E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
    • Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
    • Additive: E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
    • Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    • Additive: E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
    • Ingredient: Dextrose
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Glucose
    • Ingredient: High fructose corn syrup
    • Ingredient: Whey

    Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

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    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. Ultra processed foods

    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

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Additives

  • E102 - Tartrazine

    Tartrazine: Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring. It is also known as E number E102, C.I. 19140, FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, Food Yellow 4, and trisodium 1--4-sulfonatophenyl--4--4-sulfonatophenylazo--5-pyrazolone-3-carboxylate-.Tartrazine is a commonly used color all over the world, mainly for yellow, and can also be used with Brilliant Blue FCF -FD&C Blue 1, E133- or Green S -E142- to produce various green shades.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E129 - Allura red

    Allura Red AC: Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt, but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water. In solution, its maximum absorbance lies at about 504 nm.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E200 - Sorbic acid

    Sorbic acid: Sorbic acid, or 2‚4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It has the chemical formula CH3-CH-4CO2H. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the Sorbus aucuparia -rowan tree-, hence its name.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E202 - Potassium sorbate

    Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic food preservative commonly used to extend the shelf life of various food products.

    It works by inhibiting the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria, preventing spoilage. When added to foods, it helps maintain their freshness and quality.

    Some studies have shown that when combined with nitrites, potassium sorbate have genotoxic activity in vitro. However, potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities.

  • E322 - Lecithins

    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E322i - Lecithin

    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E341 - Calcium phosphates

    Calcium phosphate: Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions -Ca2+- together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. They are white solids of nutritious value.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E341i - Monocalcium phosphate

    Calcium phosphate: Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions -Ca2+- together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. They are white solids of nutritious value.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E415 - Xanthan gum

    Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

    This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

    It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

  • E422 - Glycerol

    Glycerol: Glycerol -; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences- is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E450 - Diphosphates

    Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.

    These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.

    Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.

    Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.

  • E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

    Carboxymethyl cellulose: Carboxymethyl cellulose -CMC- or cellulose gum or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups --CH2-COOH- bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.

    These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.

    It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.

  • E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

    Sodium stearoyl lactylate: Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate -sodium stearoyl lactylate or SSL- is a versatile, FDA approved food additive used to improve the mix tolerance and volume of processed foods. It is one type of a commercially available lactylate. SSL is non-toxic, biodegradable, and typically manufactured using biorenewable feedstocks. Because SSL is a safe and highly effective food additive, it is used in a wide variety of products ranging from baked goods and desserts to pet foods.As described by the Food Chemicals Codex 7th edition, SSL is a cream-colored powder or brittle solid. SSL is currently manufactured by the esterification of stearic acid with lactic acid and partially neutralized with either food-grade soda ash -sodium carbonate- or caustic soda -concentrated sodium hydroxide-. Commercial grade SSL is a mixture of sodium salts of stearoyl lactylic acids and minor proportions of other sodium salts of related acids. The HLB for SSL is 10-12. SSL is slightly hygroscopic, soluble in ethanol and in hot oil or fat, and dispersible in warm water. These properties are the reason that SSL is an excellent emulsifier for fat-in-water emulsions and can also function as a humectant.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E500 - Sodium carbonates

    Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

    Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

    Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

  • E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

    Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

    When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

    It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

Ingredients analysis

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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: Egg, Whey

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    Vegetarian status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Ferrous sulfate, Iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Animal, Tallow, Hydrogenated-tallow, Contains-2-and-less, Salt-sodium-acid-pyrophosphate, To-retain-freshness

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    : Sugar, water, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate (iron), thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, animal, vegetable shortening (tallow, hydrogenated tallow, cottonseed oil, mono- and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin), dextrose, eggs, sucrose, contains 2% and less (soy lecithin), modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, whey, glycerin, salt sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), cellulose gum, sodium stearoyl lactylate, xanthan gum, monocalcium phosphate, enzymes, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, yellow 5, red 40
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Nutrition

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    Bad nutritional quality

    ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0

    This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

    Positive points: 0

    • Proteins: 1 / 5 (value: 2.6, rounded value: 2.6)
    • Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 22

    • Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1413, rounded value: 1413)
    • Sugars: 9 / 10 (value: 40.26, rounded value: 40.26)
    • Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 5.19, rounded value: 5.2)
    • Sodium: 4 / 10 (value: 448.64, rounded value: 448.6)

    The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

    Nutritional score: (22 - 0)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (2 CAKES (77 g))     		Compared to: Cakes
    Energy 1,413 kj
    (337 kcal)     		1,090 kj
    (260 kcal)     		-14%
    Fat 10.39 g 8 g -41%
    Saturated fat 5.19 g 4 g -22%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Cholesterol 45 mg 34.7 mg +92%
    Carbohydrates 57.14 g 44 g +9%
    Sugars 40.26 g 31 g +37%
    Fiber 0 g 0 g -100%
    Proteins 2.6 g 2 g -49%
    Salt 1.122 g 0.864 g +62%
    Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg -100%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Calcium 26 mg 20 mg -47%
    Iron 0.94 mg 0.724 mg -45%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 2 CAKES (77 g)

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