Hostess Brands, LLC
Label Serving
105.0 g
Barcode
888109011772
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
5.8/10
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Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
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How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (105 g) — the label's %RDA
Energy, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, added sugars and sodium: FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020 average-adult RDA (2000 kcal · 67 g · 22 g · 2 g · 50 g · 2000 mg). Other macronutrients and minerals/vitamins: WHO / ICMR-NIN 2020 adult reference values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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4 / 29 indexed · AI researching 25 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGG, CORN SYRUP, GLYCERIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: WHEY, SALT, POLYSORBATE 60, LEMON JUICE, PALM OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, PRESERVATIVE (SORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE), BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MALTODEXTRIN, AGAR, LOCUST BEAN GUM.
Water
solvent, moisture regulator, thermal transfer medium, and diluent
High Fructose Corn Syrup
sweetener
Salt
Flavour enhancer, preservative, and textural agent
Citric Acid
INS 330
No NotablesAcidulant, flavour enhancer, and preservative
SUGAR
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR
SOYBEAN OIL
EGG
GLYCERIN
WHEAT GLUTEN
MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: WHEY
POLYSORBATE 60
LEMON JUICE
PALM OIL
PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS
MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES
SOY LECITHIN
SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE
PRESERVATIVE
BETA CAROTENE
BAKING SODA
SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE
GUAR GUM
XANTHAN GUM
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
MALTODEXTRIN
AGAR
LOCUST BEAN GUM
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture regulator, thermal transfer medium, and diluent | Water is an essential, naturally occurring nutrient with an established safety profile and no inherent dietary restrictions for general populations. |
2 High Fructose Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener | High fructose corn syrup functions primarily as a caloric sweetener, with intake guidelines aligning with broader dietary recommendations for free sugars. |
3 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | Flavour enhancer, preservative, and textural agent | Salt is an essential nutrient and functional food ingredient, though consumption patterns above recommended levels warrant consideration regarding cardiovascular metrics. |
4 Citric Acid INS 330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Acidulant, flavour enhancer, and preservative | Citric acid is a universally accepted food ingredient with a well-established safety profile, primarily monitored for dental enamel considerations with high-frequency exposure. |
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