
Hostess Brands, LLC
Label Serving
39 g
Barcode
888109114787
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
3.8/10
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 (39 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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29 / 34 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), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, TALLOW, DEXTROSE, EGG, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: SOYBEAN OIL, CORNSTARCH, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED TALLOW, SALT, PALM OIL, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, PALM KERNEL OIL, BAKING SODA, ENZYMES, SORBIC ACID AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), COTTONSEED OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POLYSORBATE 60, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, BLUE 2 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5, RED 40.
Contains allergens: Enriched Flour, Egg, Whey, Cottonseed Oil
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Enriched Flour
Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
High Fructose Corn Syrup
sweetener
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Tallow
Egg
binder, emulsifier, leavening agent, protein fortification, and texture modifier in baking and food processing
Cornstarch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Contains 2% Or Less: Soybean Oil
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Glycerin
E422
No NotablesHumectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Palm Oil
Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Hydrogenated Tallow
Palm Kernel Oil
Texturizer, fat source, and coating agent in confectionery, bakery items, and dairy alternatives.
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
E450I
LowLeavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products.
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
Cottonseed Oil
Flavour, texture enhancement, and preservation of crunch in snack formulations.
Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate
Enzymes
Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization
Cellulose Gum
E466
No NotablesThickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
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.
Monocalcium Phosphate
E950 / E341
No NotablesSweetener and mineral fortification / anti-caking agent
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
E481
No NotablesEmulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Polysorbate 60
E435
Lowemulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent
Blue 2 Lake
E132
LowColoring agent
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Red 40 Lake
Yellow 5
E102
LowColor additive
Blue 1 Lake
E133
LowColoring agent
Red #40
E129
LowColor additive
| 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 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. |
3 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
4 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. |
5 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. |
6 Tallow | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Egg Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | binder, emulsifier, leavening agent, protein fortification, and texture modifier in baking and food processing | Eggs are a whole-food ingredient providing substantial protein and micronutrients, recognized as a common dietary allergen requiring mandatory labeling. |
8 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. |
9 Contains 2% Or Less: Soybean Oil | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 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. |
11 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. |
12 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. |
13 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. |
14 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. |
15 Hydrogenated Tallow | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Palm Kernel Oil | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texturizer, fat source, and coating agent in confectionery, bakery items, and dairy alternatives. | Palm kernel oil contains high levels of saturated fats, meaning consumption patterns should align with broader dietary guidelines for lipid intake. |
17 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. |
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 Cottonseed Oil Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Flavour, texture enhancement, and preservation of crunch in snack formulations. | Honey roasted peanuts provide protein and beneficial fatty acids, but contain significant added sugars and represent a recognized allergen requiring consumer awareness. |
20 Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 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. |
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 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. |
24 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. |
25 Monocalcium Phosphate E950 / E341 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Sweetener and mineral fortification / anti-caking agent | Both ingredients are authorized by major food safety authorities and are considered suitable for consumption within established regulatory limits. |
26 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. |
27 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. |
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 Blue 2 Lake E132 | ✓Low Concern | Coloring agent | Blue 2 Lake is an authorized synthetic color additive with established acceptable daily intake levels supported by international safety evaluations. |
30 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. |
31 Red 40 Lake | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
32 Yellow 5 E102 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | Yellow 5 is a widely permitted synthetic colorant with established acceptable daily intake levels, though monitored for specific individual sensitivities. |
33 Blue 1 Lake E133 | ✓Low Concern | Coloring agent | Blue 1 Lake is a synthetic color additive authorized for use within established regulatory limits by major global food safety authorities. |
34 Red #40 E129 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | Red #40 is a widely utilized synthetic colorant with established regulatory safety limits and no recognized allergen profile. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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