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Barcode: 0888109113049 (EAN / EAN-13) 888109113049 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: Hostess Brands, LLC

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Cakes

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    34 ingredients

    Palm oil, enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, water, soybean oil, contains 2% or less: glycerin, corn starch, soy flour, egg yolk, sodium acid pyrophosphate, nonfat dry milk, whey, baking soda, salt, wheat starch, soy lecithin, cocoa processed with alkali, corn syrup solid, chocolate liquor, natural and artificial flavors, dextrin, sodium aluminum phosphate, citric acid, guar gum, carboxymethylcellulose, mono
    Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

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    Ultra processed foods

    Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

    • Additive: E1400 - Dextrin
    • Additive: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E412 - Guar gum
    • Additive: E422 - Glycerol
    • Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
    • Additive: E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Whey

    Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. Ultra processed foods

    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

    → Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

  • E1400 - Dextrin

    Dextrin: Dextrins are a group of low-molecular-weight carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch or glycogen. Dextrins are mixtures of polymers of D-glucose units linked by α--1→4- or α--1→6- glycosidic bonds. Dextrins can be produced from starch using enzymes like amylases, as during digestion in the human body and during malting and mashing, or by applying dry heat under acidic conditions -pyrolysis or roasting-. The latter process is used industrially, and also occurs on the surface of bread during the baking process, contributing to flavor, color and crispness. Dextrins produced by heat are also known as pyrodextrins. The starch hydrolyses during roasting under acidic conditions, and short-chained starch parts partially rebranch with α--1‚6- bonds to the degraded starch molecule. See also Maillard Reaction. Dextrins are white, yellow, or brown powders that are partially or fully water-soluble, yielding optically active solutions of low viscosity. Most of them can be detected with iodine solution, giving a red coloration; one distinguishes erythrodextrin -dextrin that colours red- and achrodextrin -giving no colour-. White and yellow dextrins from starch roasted with little or no acid are called British gum.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E322 - Lecithins

    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E322i - Lecithin

    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E330 - Citric acid

    Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.

    It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.

    Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.

  • E412 - Guar gum

    Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.

    This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.

    When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.

  • E422 - Glycerol

    Glycerol: Glycerol -; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences- is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E450 - Diphosphates

    Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.

    These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.

    Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.

    Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.

  • E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

    Carboxymethyl cellulose: Carboxymethyl cellulose -CMC- or cellulose gum or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups --CH2-COOH- bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E500 - Sodium carbonates

    Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

    Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

    Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

  • E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

    Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

    When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

    It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

  • E541 - Sodium aluminium phosphate

    Sodium aluminium phosphate: Sodium aluminium phosphate -SAlP- describes the inorganic compounds consisting of sodium salts of aluminium phosphates. The most common SAlP has the formulas NaH14Al3-PO4-8·4H2O and Na3H15Al2-PO4-8. These materials are prepared by combining alumina, phosphoric acid, and sodium hydroxide.In addition to the usual hydrate, an anhydrous SAlP is also known, Na3H15Al2-PO4-8 -CAS#10279-59-1-, referred to as 8:2:3, reflecting the ratio of phosphate to aluminium to sodium. Additionally an SAlP of ill-defined stoichiometry is used -NaxAly-PO4-z -CAS# 7785-88-8-.The acidic sodium aluminium phosphates are used as acids for baking powders for the chemical leavening of baked goods. Upon heating, SAlP combines with the baking soda to give carbon dioxide. Most of its action occurs at baking temperatures, rather than when the dough or batter is mixed at room temperature. SAlPs are advantageous because they impart a neutral flavor. As a food additive, it has the E number E541. Basic sodium aluminium phosphates are also known, e.g., Na15Al3-PO4-8. These species are useful in cheese making.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil

    Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil
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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: Egg yolk, Skimmed milk powder, Whey

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Reduced iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Contains-2-and-less, Mono

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    : Palm oil, flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, water, soybean oil, contains 2% and less (glycerin), corn starch, soy flour, egg yolk, sodium acid pyrophosphate, nonfat dry milk, whey, baking soda, salt, wheat starch, soy lecithin, cocoa processed with alkali, corn syrup solid, chocolate liquor, natural and artificial flavors, dextrin, sodium aluminum phosphate, citric acid, guar gum, carboxymethylcellulose, mono
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    2. flour -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
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      4. reduced iron -> en:reduced-iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
      5. thiamine mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
      6. riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
      7. folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
    3. sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 26
    4. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. soybean oil -> en:soya-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17420 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. contains 2% and less -> en:contains-2-and-less - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
      1. glycerin -> en:e422 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. corn starch -> en:corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
    8. soy flour -> en:soya-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20900 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
    9. egg yolk -> en:egg-yolk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22002 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
    10. sodium acid pyrophosphate -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
    11. nonfat dry milk -> en:skimmed-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19054 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909
    12. whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
    13. baking soda -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.69230769230769
    14. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    15. wheat starch -> en:wheat-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    16. soy lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    17. cocoa processed with alkali -> en:cocoa-processed-with-alkali - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 18100 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    18. corn syrup solid -> en:corn-syrup-solids - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31089 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    19. chocolate liquor -> en:cocoa-paste - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16030 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    20. natural and artificial flavors -> en:natural-and-artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    21. dextrin -> en:e1400 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    22. sodium aluminum phosphate -> en:e541 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    23. citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    24. guar gum -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    25. carboxymethylcellulose -> en:e466 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575
    26. mono -> en:mono - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.575

Nutrition

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    Bad nutritional quality

    ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0

    This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

    Positive points: 0

    • Proteins: 2 / 5 (value: 4, rounded value: 4)
    • Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 23

    • Energy: 6 / 10 (value: 2176, rounded value: 2176)
    • Sugars: 5 / 10 (value: 26, rounded value: 26)
    • Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 16, rounded value: 16)
    • Sodium: 2 / 10 (value: 230, rounded value: 230)

    The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

    Nutritional score: (23 - 0)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (1 DONUT (50 g))     		Compared to: Cakes
    Energy 2,176 kj
    (520 kcal)     		1,090 kj
    (260 kcal)     		+33%
    Fat 34 g 17 g +93%
    Saturated fat 16 g 8 g +140%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Carbohydrates 48 g 24 g -9%
    Sugars 26 g 13 g -11%
    Fiber 0 g 0 g -100%
    Proteins 4 g 2 g -21%
    Salt 0.575 g 0.287 g -17%
    Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg -100%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Calcium 200 mg 100 mg +309%
    Iron 2.16 mg 1.08 mg +26%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 1 DONUT (50 g)

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