
Hostess Brands, LLC
Label Serving
45 g
Barcode
888109110789
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
2.7/10
Health Score
Elevated
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
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 (45 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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35 / 47 researched · AI analyzing 12 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR, WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE OR REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, TALLOW, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, EGG, COCOA, EGG WHITE, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, HYDROGENATED TALLOW, INULIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, BAKING SODA, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, WHEY, CELLULOSE GUM, SORBIC ACID AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), GUAR GUM, COTTONSEED OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 60, AGAR, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, ENZYMES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), SUNFLOWER OIL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR.
Contains allergens: Enriched Flour, Nonfat Dry Milk, Whey, Calcium Caseinate
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Enriched Flour
Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods
Tallow
Palm Oil
Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
sweetener
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Contains 2% Or Less: Soybean Oil
Cocoa
Flavour and coloring agent in confectionery, beverages, and baked goods.
Egg
Egg White
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Corn Starch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Mono- And Diglycerides
E471
No NotablesEmulsifier and stabilizer used to improve texture, extend shelf-life, and prevent oil-water separation in baked goods, margarine, and confectionery.
Nonfat Dry Milk
Protein fortification, texture enhancement, moisture binding, and shelf-life extension in baked goods, confections, and dairy beverages.
Cocoa Processed With Alkali
INS 501(I)
No NotablesFlavour and color agent used to impart a smooth chocolate profile and deep color to baked goods, beverages, and confections.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Calcium Carbonate
E170
No NotablesNutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent
Hydrogenated Tallow
Inulin
Dietary fiber fortification, fat replacement, texture modifier, and prebiotic ingredient.
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
Calcium Sulfate
E235
LowAnti-caking agent and mold inhibitor
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
E450I
LowLeavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products.
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Cellulose Gum
E466
No NotablesThickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier
Defatted Soy Flour
Guar Gum
E412
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer
Cottonseed Oil
Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate
Glycerin
E422
No NotablesHumectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
E481
No NotablesEmulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant
Soy Protein Isolate
Polysorbate 60
E435
Lowemulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent
Agar
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Sodium Caseinate
INS 469
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, thickening agent, and protein supplement
Calcium Caseinate
Protein supplement, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification agent
Locust Bean Gum
E410
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and gelling agent in food products such as ice cream, sauces, and dairy items.
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Monocalcium Phosphate
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, glazing agent, humectant, pH adjuster, and stabilizer in confectioneries and icings.
Enzymes
Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization
Sunflower Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Chocolate Liquor
Disodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
2 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
3 Enriched Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods | Enriched flour provides essential added micronutrients like iron and B-vitamins, though dietary patterns higher in refined grains are a point of consideration for overall metabolic wellness. |
4 Tallow | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
5 Palm Oil | ⚠Moderate Concern | Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods. | Palm oil is widely permitted and utilized for its stability, though consumption patterns high in its saturated fat content warrant moderation in accordance with standard dietary guidelines. |
6 High Fructose Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener | High fructose corn syrup functions as a nutritive sweetener, with intake guidelines aligning with broader recommendations for added sugars to support metabolic balance. |
7 Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products. | Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates. |
8 Modified Corn Starch E1422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability. | Modified corn starch is widely utilized as a food stabilizer and is generally recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies. |
9 Contains 2% Or Less: Soybean Oil | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Cocoa | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and coloring agent in confectionery, beverages, and baked goods. | Cocoa is a naturally occurring ingredient with a long history of culinary use and generally recognized safety profiles when consumed as part of a balanced diet. |
11 Egg | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 Egg White | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
14 Corn Starch INS 1405 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products. | Corn starch is a standard food ingredient generally recognized as safe for consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
15 Mono- And Diglycerides E471 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Emulsifier and stabilizer used to improve texture, extend shelf-life, and prevent oil-water separation in baked goods, margarine, and confectionery. | Mono- and diglycerides are commonly utilized food emulsifiers that are metabolized by the body similarly to standard dietary fats and are recognized as safe by major global regulatory agencies. |
16 Nonfat Dry Milk Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein fortification, texture enhancement, moisture binding, and shelf-life extension in baked goods, confections, and dairy beverages. | Nonfat dry milk is a standard dairy derivative providing essential nutrients, though it requires allergen labeling for individuals sensitive to milk proteins. |
17 Cocoa Processed With Alkali INS 501(I) | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and color agent used to impart a smooth chocolate profile and deep color to baked goods, beverages, and confections. | Cocoa processed with alkali is widely recognized as safe for general consumption, with processing primarily altering flavor and acidity rather than safety profile. |
18 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
19 Calcium Carbonate E170 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent | Calcium carbonate is a widely utilized mineral additive and nutrient source with a well-established safety profile under standard dietary consumption levels. |
20 Hydrogenated Tallow | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 Inulin | ✓No Notable Concerns | Dietary fiber fortification, fat replacement, texture modifier, and prebiotic ingredient. | Inulin is a naturally derived dietary fiber and prebiotic generally recognized as safe, though higher consumption amounts may cause mild gastrointestinal adaptation effects. |
22 Baking Soda INS 500II | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing. | Baking soda is a commonly utilized leavening agent with a well-established safety profile for normal culinary applications. |
23 Calcium Sulfate E235 | ✓Low Concern | Anti-caking agent and mold inhibitor | Standard food ingredient blend utilized for texture management and preservation with established regulatory oversight. |
24 Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate E450I | ✓Low Concern | Leavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products. | Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a widely permitted food additive generally recognized as safe when consumed within established regulatory limits for dietary phosphorus. |
25 Whey Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing. | Whey is a widely consumed dairy-derived protein ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, with considerations primarily for individuals managing milk allergies or lactose intolerance. |
26 Cellulose Gum E466 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier | Cellulose gum is widely recognized as safe by global regulatory bodies, functioning primarily as an inert texturizer with minimal systemic absorption. |
27 Defatted Soy Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
28 Guar Gum E412 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer | Guar gum is a widely utilized plant-derived stabilizer and thickter with established regulatory approval for standard dietary applications. |
29 Cottonseed Oil | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
30 Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
31 Glycerin E422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Humectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent | Glycerin is a commonly used food additive with a well-established safety profile and broad regulatory approval. |
32 Natural And Artificial Flavor Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Authorized flavorings are evaluated for safety by regulatory bodies and are generally recognized as safe for consumption within established usage limits. |
33 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate E481 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Emulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant | Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is widely permitted and utilized as an emulsifier within established regulatory safety thresholds. |
34 Soy Protein Isolate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
35 Polysorbate 60 E435 | ✓Low Concern | emulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent | Polysorbate 60 is a widely permitted synthetic emulsifier with established regulatory safety margins for standard dietary consumption levels. |
36 Agar | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
37 Xanthan Gum E415 | ✓Low Concern | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier | Xanthan gum is a widely accepted food stabilizer and thickener with a strong safety profile recognized by major regulatory bodies globally. |
38 Sodium Caseinate INS 469 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, thickening agent, and protein supplement | Sodium caseinate is a commonly utilized dairy-derived protein ingredient generally recognized as safe, with primary considerations relating to milk protein sensitivity. |
39 Calcium Caseinate Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein supplement, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification agent | Calcium caseinate is a widely utilized dairy protein generally recognized as safe, with primary points of consideration limited to individuals managing dairy-related sensitivities. |
40 Locust Bean Gum E410 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and gelling agent in food products such as ice cream, sauces, and dairy items. | Locust bean gum is a naturally derived hydrocolloid with an established safety profile for general food applications. |
41 Soy Lecithin E322 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent | Soy lecithin is a commonly utilized emulsifier derived from soybeans, generally recognized as safe for the general population while requiring consideration for individuals with soy allergies. |
42 Monocalcium Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
43 Titanium Dioxide | ⚠Moderate Concern | Colorant, glazing agent, humectant, pH adjuster, and stabilizer in confectioneries and icings. | This multi-component glazing and coloring blend is widely utilized in confectionery, though certain constituent additives are subject to evolving global regulatory evaluations regarding long-term ingestion patterns. |
44 Enzymes | ✓No Notable Concerns | Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization | Enzymes function as natural biological catalysts in food production with a well-established history of safe consumption and regulatory approval. |
45 Sunflower Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
46 Chocolate Liquor | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
47 Disodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent | Disodium phosphate is widely permitted in food production for texture and pH control, though total dietary phosphorus intake from all sources is monitored by health authorities for long-term physiological balance. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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