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Twinkies - Hostess - 154 g (4 * 38,5 g )

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Twinkies - Hostess - 154 g (4 * 38,5 g )

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Barcode:
5060251411159(EAN / EAN-13)

Common name: Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling

Quantity: 154 g (4 * 38,5 g )

Packaging: Plastic, Bag, Box, Cardboard

Brands: Hostess

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

Manufacturing or processing places: États-Unis

Countries where sold: France, United States

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Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score E
Lower 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
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  The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt). The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).
  
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Negative points: 26/55
- Energy
  4/10 points (1461.7kJ)
  
  Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.
- Sugar
  12/15 points (42.9g)
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
- Saturated fat
  5/10 points (5.8g)
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
- Salt
  5/20 points (1.2g)
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Positive points: 0/10
- Fiber
  0/5 points (0g)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Fruits, vegetables and legumes
  0/5 points (0%)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score
  
  ⚠ ️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.
  
  Points for proteins are not counted because the negative points greater than or equal to 11.
  
  Nutritional score: 26 (26 - 0)
  
  Nutri-Score: E

Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (11.7%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in high quantity (5.8%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in high quantity (42.9%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (1.2%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (38,5 g)	Compared to: Cakes
Energy	1,461.7 kj (350 kcal)	563 kj (135 kcal)	-11%
Fat	11.7 g	4.5 g	-34%
Saturated fat	5.8 g	2.23 g	-13%
Carbohydrates	59.7 g	23 g	+14%
Sugars	42.9 g	16.5 g	+47%
Fiber	0 g	0 g	-100%
Proteins	2.6 g	1 g	-49%
Salt	1.2 g	0.462 g	+75%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 38,5 g

Ingredients

36 ingredients

flour , water, glucose, syrup, syrup, fructose, soy , egg , dextrose, leavening agents containing sodium bicarbonate (e500), phosphates, disodium salt (e450), modified corn starch, calcium phosphates (e341), polysorbate 60, (e345), glucose, whey powder ( milk ), glycerin, soybean oil , salt, food preservatives (sorbic acid and (e200) and potassium sorbate (e202), stabilisers (e415), gum of cellulose (e468), flavours, artificial colourings (e102), allura red (e129)

Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Soybeans, fr:farine

Food processing

Ultra-processed foods
14 ultra-processing markers
- Limit ultra-processed foods
  Limiting ultra-processed foods reduces the risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases
  
  Several studies have found that a lower consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with a reduced risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
  Source: Ultra-processed foods increase noncommunicable chronic disease risk
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E102 - Tartrazine

Additive: E129 - Allura red

Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum

Additive: E422 - Glycerol

Additive: E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate

Additive: E450 - Diphosphates

Additive: E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

Additive: E468 - Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose

Ingredient: Dextrose

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Whey

Ingredient: Fructose

Ingredient: Modified starch
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Additives

E102 - Tartrazine

Tartrazine: Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring. It is also known as E number E102, C.I. 19140, FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, Food Yellow 4, and trisodium 1--4-sulfonatophenyl--4--4-sulfonatophenylazo--5-pyrazolone-3-carboxylate-.Tartrazine is a commonly used color all over the world, mainly for yellow, and can also be used with Brilliant Blue FCF -FD&C Blue 1, E133- or Green S -E142- to produce various green shades.
Source: Wikipedia

E129 - Allura red

Allura Red AC: Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt, but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water. In solution, its maximum absorbance lies at about 504 nm.
Source: Wikipedia

E200 - Sorbic acid

Sorbic acid: Sorbic acid, or 2‚4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It has the chemical formula CH3-CH-4CO2H. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the Sorbus aucuparia -rowan tree-, hence its name.
Source: Wikipedia

E202 - Potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic food preservative commonly used to extend the shelf life of various food products.

It works by inhibiting the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria, preventing spoilage. When added to foods, it helps maintain their freshness and quality.

Some studies have shown that when combined with nitrites, potassium sorbate have genotoxic activity in vitro. However, potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities.

E345 - Magnesium citrate

Magnesium citrate: Magnesium citrate is a magnesium preparation in salt form with citric acid in a 1:1 ratio -1 magnesium atom per citrate molecule-. The name "magnesium citrate" is ambiguous and sometimes may refer to other salts such as trimagnesium citrate which has a magnesium:citrate ratio of 3:2. Magnesium citrate is used medicinally as a saline laxative and to completely empty the bowel prior to a major surgery or colonoscopy. It is available without a prescription, both as a generic and under various brand names. It is also used in the pill form as a magnesium dietary supplement. It contains 11.23% magnesium by weight. Compared to trimagnesium citrate, it is much more water-soluble, less alkaline, and contains less magnesium. As a food additive, magnesium citrate is used to regulate acidity and is known as E number E345.
Source: Wikipedia

E415 - Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

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

E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate

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

E468 - Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose

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.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Unrecognized ingredients: fr:agents-de-levage-contenant-de-bicarbonate-de-sodium, fr:phosphates-de-disodium, fr:conservateurs-alimentaires, fr:colorant-artificiel
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Non-vegan ingredients: Egg, Whey powder
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Unrecognized ingredients: fr:agents-de-levage-contenant-de-bicarbonate-de-sodium, fr:phosphates-de-disodium, fr:conservateurs-alimentaires, fr:colorant-artificiel
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fr: _Farine_, eau, glucose, sirop, sirop de fructose, _soja_, _œuf_, dextrose, agents de levage contenant de bicarbonate de sodium (e500), phosphates de disodium (e450), amidon de maïs modifié, phosphates de calcium (e341), POLYSORBATE 60 (e345), Glucose, Poudre de lactosérum, glycérine, huile de _soja_, sel, conservateurs alimentaires, acide sorbique et (e200), sorbate de potassium (e202), stabilisants (e415), gomme de cellulose (e468), arômes, colorant artificiel (e102), rouge allura (e129)
_Farine_ -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 3.84615384615385 - percent_max: 100

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e415 -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2

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arômes -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2

colorant artificiel -> fr:colorant-artificiel - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2

e102 -> en:e102 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2

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e129 -> en:e129 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2

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Twinkies - Hostess - 154 g (4 * 38,5 g )

Twinkies - Hostess - 154 g (4 * 38,5 g )

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Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score E

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What is the Nutri-Score?

Negative points: 26/55

Energy

Sugar

Saturated fat

Salt

Positive points: 0/10

Fiber

Fruits, vegetables and legumes

Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score

Nutrient levels

Fat in moderate quantity (11.7%)

Saturated fat in high quantity (5.8%)

Sugars in high quantity (42.9%)

Salt in moderate quantity (1.2%)

Nutrition facts

Ingredients

36 ingredients

Food processing

Ultra-processed foods

Limit ultra-processed foods

Additives

E102 - Tartrazine

E129 - Allura red

E200 - Sorbic acid

E202 - Potassium sorbate

E345 - Magnesium citrate

E415 - Xanthan gum

E422 - Glycerol

E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate

E450 - Diphosphates

E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

E468 - Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose

E500 - Sodium carbonates

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Palm oil free

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