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Barcode: 0888109115791 (EAN / EAN-13) 888109115791 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Hostess

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

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    52 ingredients

    sugar, water, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niaci ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructos corn syrup, palm oil, corn syrup, cocoa, soybean oil, tallow, contains 2% or less: glyceri cocoa processed with alkali, modified cornstarch, baking soda, salt, corn starch, dextros whey, hydrogenated tallow, inulin, egg, calcium carbonate, sorbic acid and potassium sorbat (to retain freshness), calcium sulfate, enzymes, egg white, mono and diglycerides, sodiu! acid pyrophosphate, cottonseed oil, natural and artificial flavor, sodium stearoyl lactylat agar, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, polysorbate 60, cellulose gum, locust bean gum, monocalciui phosphate, titanium dioxide (color), disodium phosphate, sunflower oil, chocolate liquor defatted soy flour, contains wheat, egg, milk and soy 52743 contains bioengineered food ingredient hostess brands, llc lenexa, ks 66215 ©2021 hostess brands, llc hostess quality commitment mittod to providing
    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: E170 - Calcium carbonates
    • Additive: E171 - Titanium dioxide
    • Additive: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E406 - Agar
    • Additive: E410 - Locust bean gum
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Additive: E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
    • Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
    • Additive: E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
    • Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Flavouring

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

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    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.

    → Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

  • E170 - Calcium carbonates

    Calcium carbonate: Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3. It is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite -most notably as limestone, which is a type of sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcite- and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs. Calcium carbonate is the active ingredient in agricultural lime and is created when calcium ions in hard water react with carbonate ions to create limescale. It is medicinally used as a calcium supplement or as an antacid, but excessive consumption can be hazardous.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E171 - Titanium dioxide

    Titanium dioxide: Titanium dioxide, also known as titaniumIV oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6 -PW6-, or CI 77891. Generally, it is sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase. It has a wide range of applications, including paint, sunscreen and food coloring. When used as a food coloring, it has E number E171. World production in 2014 exceeded 9 million metric tons. It has been estimated that titanium dioxide is used in two-thirds of all pigments, and the oxide has been valued at $13.2 billion.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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.

  • E339ii - Disodium phosphate

    Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E406 - Agar

    Agar: Agar -pronounced , sometimes - or agar-agar is a jelly-like substance, obtained from red algae.Agar is a mixture of two components: the linear polysaccharide agarose, and a heterogeneous mixture of smaller molecules called agaropectin. It forms the supporting structure in the cell walls of certain species of algae, and is released on boiling. These algae are known as agarophytes, and belong to the Rhodophyta -red algae- phylum.Agar has been used as an ingredient in desserts throughout Asia, and also as a solid substrate to contain culture media for microbiological work. Agar can be used as a laxative, an appetite suppressant, a vegetarian substitute for gelatin, a thickener for soups, in fruit preserves, ice cream, and other desserts, as a clarifying agent in brewing, and for sizing paper and fabrics.The gelling agent in agar is an unbranched polysaccharide obtained from the cell walls of some species of red algae, primarily from tengusa -Gelidiaceae- and ogonori -Gracilaria-. For commercial purposes, it is derived primarily from ogonori. In chemical terms, agar is a polymer made up of subunits of the sugar galactose.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E410 - Locust bean gum

    Locust bean gum: Locust bean gum -LBG, also known as carob gum, carob bean gum, carobin, E410- is a thickening agent and a gelling agent used in food technology.
    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • E516 - Calcium sulphate

    Calcium sulfate: Calcium sulfate -or calcium sulphate- is the inorganic compound with the formula CaSO4 and related hydrates. In the form of γ-anhydrite -the anhydrous form-, it is used as a desiccant. One particular hydrate is better known as plaster of Paris, and another occurs naturally as the mineral gypsum. It has many uses in industry. All forms are white solids that are poorly soluble in water. Calcium sulfate causes permanent hardness in water.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil

    Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil
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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: Egg, Egg white

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Niaci-ferrous-sulfate-and-reduced-iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, High-fructos-corn-syrup, Tallow, Contains-2-and-less, Glyceri-cocoa-processed-with-alkali, Dextros-whey, Hydrogenated-tallow, Sorbic-acid-and-potassium-sorbat, To-retain-freshness, Sodiu-acid, Sodium-stearoyl-lactylat-agar, Monocalciui-phosphate, E339ii, Chocolate-liquor-defatted-soy-flour, 52743-contains-bioengineered-food-ingredient-hostess-brands, Llc-lenexa, Ks-66215-2021-hostess-brands, Llc-hostess-quality-commitment-mittod-to-providing

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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: 2

    • Proteins: 1 / 5 (value: 2.2222222222222, rounded value: 2.22)
    • Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2.2222222222222, rounded value: 2.22)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 23

    • Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1581, rounded value: 1581)
    • Sugars: 9 / 10 (value: 42.222222222222, rounded value: 42.22)
    • Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 5.5555555555556, rounded value: 5.6)
    • Sodium: 5 / 10 (value: 533.33333333332, rounded value: 533.3)

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

    Nutritional score: (23 - 2)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		Compared to: Cakes
    Energy 1,581 kj
    (377 kcal)     		-1%
    Fat 13.333 g -8%
    Saturated fat 5.556 g -1%
    Salt 1.333 g +49%
    Carbohydrates 64.444 g +12%
    Fiber 2.222 g +37%
    Sugars 42.222 g +31%
    Proteins 2.222 g -49%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 %

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