Hostess
donettes Glazed
Ingredient score
8/10
1 ingredient worth a closer look
Worth a closer look
Caramel colorLimited concern
Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.
Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.
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Ingredients
SugarWaterEnriched wheat flourFerrous sulfateIron&QuotB"VitaminsNiacinThiamine mononitrateB1RiboflavinB2Folic acidNon-fat milkSoy flourLeaveningsBaking sodaSodium acid pyrophosphateSodium aluminum phosphateEgg yolksSoybean oilSaltDextroseModified wheat starchMonoglyceridesTapioca dextrinCorn dextrinGuar gumKaraya gumNatural and artificial flavorPotassium sorbateSorbic acid and sodium propionateTo retain freshnessExtracts of annatto and turmericColorSoy lecithinEnzymesCellulose gumPalm shorteningGlycerineWheat starchPalm oilCorn starchCalcium sulfateCaramel colorAgarCitric acid
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Open Food Facts record · updated Jul 9, 2026 · US · 3.7oz
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