Hostess Brands, LLC
Label Serving
47 g
Barcode
888109113100
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
3.7/10
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 (47 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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24 / 29 researched · AI analyzing 5 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), SOYBEAN OIL, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, EGG, FRUCTOSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY, GLYCERIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, COCOA BUTTER, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, SOY LECITHIN, CORNSTARCH, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, PRESERVATIVE (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POLYSORBATE 60, ENZYMES.
Contains allergens: Enriched Flour, Whey
Enriched Flour
Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Unsweetened Chocolate
Egg
Fructose
Sweetener and humectant
Contains 2% Or Less Of Dextrose
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Glycerin
E422
No NotablesHumectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Artificial Flavor
Flavour
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
E450I
LowLeavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products.
Cocoa Butter
Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics
Cornstarch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
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.
Erythorbic Acid
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.
Cellulose Gum
E466
No NotablesThickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
E481
No NotablesEmulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant
Calcium Sulfate
E235
LowAnti-caking agent and mold inhibitor
Guar Gum
E412
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Monocalcium Phosphate
Polysorbate 60
E435
Lowemulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent
Enzymes
Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
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 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. |
4 Soybean 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. |
5 Unsweetened Chocolate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
6 Egg | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Fructose | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener and humectant | Fructose is a naturally occurring and permitted sweetener, though consumption patterns high in free sugars warrant moderation in line with dietary guidelines. |
8 Contains 2% Or Less Of Dextrose | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 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. |
10 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. |
11 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. |
12 Artificial Flavor | ✓Low Concern | Flavour | Artificial flavors are rigorously evaluated by regulatory agencies for safety and are generally recognized as safe within established consumption limits. |
13 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. |
14 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. |
15 Cocoa Butter | ✓No Notable Concerns | Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics | Cocoa butter is a naturally occurring plant fat generally recognized as safe for consumption within standard dietary fat guidelines. |
16 Cornstarch 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. |
17 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. |
18 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. |
19 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. |
20 Erythorbic Acid | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 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. |
22 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. |
23 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. |
24 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. |
25 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. |
26 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. |
27 Monocalcium Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
28 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. |
29 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. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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