Hostess
Flavor:
Danish Apple Cinnamon
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Water, Palm Oil, Diced Apples (Sulfite Treated To Retain Color), Contains 2% Or Less: Modified Food Starch, Corn Syrup, Yeast, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Cinnamon, Whey, Cornstarch, Brown Sugar, Cellulose Gum, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Molasses, Malic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Baking Soda, Mineral Oil,Soy Lecithin,guar Gum, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Eggs, Maltodextrin, Calcium Sulfate, Enzymes, Preservative (Calcium Propionate, Sodium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid), Ascorbic Acid,citric Acid, Nutmeg, Fumaric Acid, Color (Beta Carotene, Titanium Dioxide), Vitamin A Palmitate, Agar, Calcium Lactate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Hostess Danish Apple Cinnamon is a product that our evaluation deems best to avoid for those seeking cleaner food options. This pastry is not organic and incorporates genetically modified ingredients, which immediately detracts from its overall score. The inclusion of various forms of added sugars such as molasses, brown sugar, and sugar, in addition to more detrimental sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup, further diminishes its standing.
The ingredient list reveals a range of additives that raise concerns. The presence of both natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched flour, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, and malic acid are factors that contribute negatively to the product’s healthfulness. Moreover, it contains additives identified as harmful, including artificial flavor, titanium dioxide, sodium benzoate, and maltodextrin.
Additionally, the use of oils such as soybean and palm oil, which are often processed and may have negative environmental impacts due to palm oil production, are considered detrimental in our assessment. The product also lists high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient widely criticized for its potential health impacts.
The Hostess Danish Apple Cinnamon falls short in offering a clean eating option due to its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, and extensive list of added sugars and potentially harmful additives. Its low score reflects these attributes, which are at odds with a diet focused on health and wellness. Consumers in search of better alternatives would be well-advised to consider other products that align more closely with the principles of cleaner, more natural ingredients.
Certifications:
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