Hostess Twinkies
Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89
Food & Beverage
60
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (31)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| agar | Low Risk | — |
| baking soda | Beneficial | — |
| barley malt extract | Beneficial | — |
| Bleached enriched wheat flour | Low Risk | — |
| calcium sulfate | Low Risk | — |
| cellulose gum | Low Risk | — |
| corn grits | Low Risk | — |
| corn starch | Low Risk | — |
| corn syrup | Low Risk | Refined sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| corn syrup solids | Low Risk | Refined sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| dextrose. contains or less: calcium carbonate | Low Risk | Simple sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| disodium phosphate | Low Risk | — |
| eggs | Low Risk | — |
| enzymes | Low Risk | — |
| glycerin | Low Risk | Humectant. Safe. Plant or animal derived. |
| high fructose corn syrup | Caution | Metabolic disruption. Liver stress. Obesity. |
| locust bean gum | Low Risk | — |
| modified corn starch | Low Risk | — |
| monocalcium phosphate | Low Risk | — |
| natural and artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| red 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| sodium acid pyrophosphate | Low Risk | — |
| sodium stearoyl lactylate | Low Risk | — |
| sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness) | Caution | Allergen. DNA damage at high concentrations. |
| soy lecithin | Low Risk | GMO concern. Generally recognized as safe. |
| sugar | Low Risk | — |
| water | Low Risk | — |
| whey | Low Risk | — |
| xanthan gum | Low Risk | Generally safe. GI issues at high intake. |
| yellow 5 | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |