Hostess Brands, LLC
Label Serving
43 g
Barcode
888109111465
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
2.2/10
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 (43 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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51 / 52 indexed · AI researching 1 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR, WATER, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], M&M'S MILK CHOCOLATE BITS [(SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, COCOA BUTTER, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), SUGAR, LESS THAN 2% COLORING (INCLUDES BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 40, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 2), DEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP, CORNSTARCH], SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, CORN SYRUP, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: GLYCERIN, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, FUDGE BASE (COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), SOYBEAN OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, AGAR, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SUNFLOWER OIL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, EGG WHITES, PALM OIL SHORTENING, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, EGGS, SUCROSE, DEXTROSE, SALT MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), BAKING SODA, ENZYMES.
Contains allergens: Soy Lecithin
Water
solvent, moisture regulator, thermal transfer medium, and diluent
High Fructose Corn Syrup
sweetener
Salt
Flavour enhancer, preservative, and textural agent
Enriched Wheat Flour
Bleached Wheat Flour
Malted Barley Flour
Niacin
Ferrous Sulfate
Reduced Iron
Thiamin Mononitrate
Synthetic
No NotablesNutritional fortificant / Vitamin supplement
Riboflavin
Folic Acid
Synthetic
No NotablesNutritional fortificant and vitamin supplement
Milk Chocolate
Milk Chocolate {Sugar, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavors}
Coloring
Blue 1 Lake
Red 40
Yellow 5
Blue 1
Red 40 Lake
Yellow 6 Lake
Blue 2
Dextrin
Cornstarch
Carnauba Wax
Vegetable Oil
Cooking medium, frying agent, texture modifier, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Palm Oil
Cocoa
Cocoa Processed With Alkali
Contains 2% Or Less: Glycerin
Defatted Soy Flour
Egg White
Egg
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
Lowflavour
Dextrose
Calcium Carbonate
Potassium Sorbate
Modified Cornstarch
INS 1442
No NotablesThickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in food manufacturing.
Calcium Sulfate
Baking Soda
Enzymes
Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation enhancement
Agar
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowAllergenEmulsifier, stabilizer, and texture modifier in food products.
Mono- And Diglycerides
Locust Bean Gum
Sodium Phosphate
Chocolate Liquor
Sugar
sweetener / flavor enhancer / preservative / texturizer
Enriched Flour
M&M Milk Chocolate Bits
Disodium Phosphate
FUDGE BASE
| 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 Enriched Wheat Flour | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
5 Bleached Wheat Flour | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
6 Malted Barley Flour | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
7 Niacin | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
8 Ferrous Sulfate | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
9 Reduced Iron | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
10 Thiamin Mononitrate Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional fortificant / Vitamin supplement | Thiamin Mononitrate is a standard, widely accepted nutrient added to foods for fortification, supporting normal energy metabolism with a high safety profile. |
11 Riboflavin | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
12 Folic Acid Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional fortificant and vitamin supplement | Folic acid is a widely utilized synthetic B-vitamin recognized as safe for fortification and supplementation within established regulatory guidelines. |
13 Milk Chocolate | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
14 Milk Chocolate {Sugar, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavors} | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
15 Coloring | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
16 Blue 1 Lake | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
17 Red 40 | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
18 Yellow 5 | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
19 Blue 1 | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
20 Red 40 Lake | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
21 Yellow 6 Lake | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
22 Blue 2 | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
23 Dextrin | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
24 Cornstarch | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
25 Carnauba Wax | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
26 Vegetable Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, frying agent, texture modifier, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a widely accepted food ingredient that provides essential fatty acids and energy, though moderation is recommended to balance dietary fat intake. |
27 Palm Oil | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
28 Cocoa | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
29 Cocoa Processed With Alkali | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
30 Contains 2% Or Less: Glycerin | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
31 Defatted Soy Flour | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
32 Egg White | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
33 Egg | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
34 Natural And Artificial Flavor Synthetic | ✓Low Concern | flavour | Widely permitted food additives utilized in trace amounts for sensory enhancement, with established safety evaluations by regulatory authorities. |
35 Dextrose | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
36 Calcium Carbonate | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
37 Potassium Sorbate | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
38 Modified Cornstarch INS 1442 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in food manufacturing. | Modified cornstarch is a widely used, well-tolerated food ingredient serving structural and textural functions with a strong safety record globally. |
39 Calcium Sulfate | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
40 Baking Soda | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
41 Enzymes | ✓No Notable Concerns | Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation enhancement | Enzymes are naturally occurring proteins utilized as standard processing aids with an established safety profile in food manufacturing. |
42 Agar | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
43 Soy Lecithin E322 Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, and texture modifier in food products. | Soy lecithin is widely recognized as safe for general consumption, with considerations primarily limited to individuals managing soy allergies. |
44 Mono- And Diglycerides | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
45 Locust Bean Gum | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
46 Sodium Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
47 Chocolate Liquor | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
48 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener / flavor enhancer / preservative / texturizer | Sugar is widely permitted globally as a caloric sweetener, though public health organizations recommend moderate intake to support overall metabolic wellness. |
49 Enriched Flour | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
50 M&M Milk Chocolate Bits | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
51 Disodium Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | No notable concerns identified |
52 FUDGE BASE Indexing with AI... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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