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"mono and diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
- "mono and diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
- "diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
- "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.
Ingredients (original text)
sugar, water, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niaci ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high fructos corn syrup, palm oil, corn syrup, cocoa, soybean oil, tallow, contains 2% or less: glyceri cocoa processed with alkali, modified cornstarch, baking soda, salt, corn starch, dextros whey, hydrogenated tallow, inulin, egg, calcium carbonate, sorbic acid and potassium sorbat (to retain freshness), calcium sulfate, enzymes, egg white, mono and diglycerides, sodiu! acid pyrophosphate, cottonseed oil, natural and artificial flavor, sodium stearoyl lactylat agar, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, polysorbate 60, cellulose gum, locust bean gum, monocalciui phosphate, titanium dioxide (color), disodium phosphate, sunflower oil, chocolate liquor defatted soy flour, contains wheat, egg, milk and soy 52743 contains bioengineered food ingredient hostess brands, llc lenexa, ks 66215 ©2021 hostess brands, llc hostess quality commitment mittod to providing
Why can't we give a definite answer for Hostess cupcakes?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Hostess cupcakes fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "mono and diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
- "diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
- "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)
Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a halal diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hostess cupcakes Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "mono and diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Hostess cupcakes contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: sugar, water, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niaci ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, foli...
What are the nutritional facts of Hostess cupcakes?
Hostess cupcakes contains 378 calories per 100g, with 2g of protein, 64g of carbohydrates, and 13g of fat.
How much sugar is in Hostess cupcakes?
Hostess cupcakes lists 42 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).
Can I eat Hostess cupcakes on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Hostess cupcakes fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.