Is Hostess Ho Hos Chocolate Cake, With Creamy Filling, Rolled Gluten Free?

No. This product is not gluten free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain gluten and 3 ingredients contain gluten depending on the source.

Why it's not gluten free

  • malted barley flour
  • bleached wheat flour
  • enriched flour
  • modified food starch
  • natural and artificial flavors

malted barley flour

Dietitian note

Barley is a cereal grain typically found in breads, breakfast cereals, puddings, porridges, stews, soups, and beer. Barley and all of its derivatives contain gluten.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Soft, rolled chocolate cake with a smooth, sweet center offering a moist, spongy texture and concentrated chocolate flavor. Commonly eaten as a quick snack, lunchbox treat, or dessert pairing with coffee. Customer reviews often mention nostalgic appeal, consistent packaging, convenient portion size, and occasional comments about sweetness level and availability.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Whey, Contains 2% Or Less: Soybean Oil, Cocoa, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Mono And Diglycerides, Glycerin, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Mineral Oil, Egg Whites, Egg, Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Natamycin), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Polysorbate 60, Defatted Soy Flour, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Monocalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Calcium Caseinate, Sodium Caseinate, Soy Protein Isolate.

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What is a Gluten Free diet?

A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.

Where to buy

Hostess Ho Hos Chocolate Cake, With Creamy Filling, Rolled is available at 7 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Roll

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go