Is Hostess Iced Lemon Flavored Cupcakes with other Natural Flavors, 8 ct, 12.7 oz Gluten Free?

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

Why it's not gluten free

  • malted barley flour
  • bleached wheat flour
  • enriched flour
  • 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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Ingredients

Sugar, Water, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Tallow, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less: Modified Cornstarch, Egg, Soybean Oil, Cornstarch, Mono And Diglycerides, Whey, Egg White, Nonfat Dry Milk, Hydrogenated Tallow, Salt, Inulin, Defatted Soy Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Calcium Sulfate, Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (To Retain Freshness), Dextrose, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Agar, Cellulose Gum, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Enzymes, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Monocalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Yellow 5 Lake, Soy Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Fumaric Acid, Calcium Caseinate, Soy Protein Isolate, Sodium Caseinate, Disodium Phosphate, Sunflower Lecithin, Yellow 6 Lake

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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 Iced Lemon Flavored Cupcakes with other Natural Flavors, 8 ct, 12.7 oz is available at 7 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
CitrusSweetTart
Texture
SoftFluffy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastCoffee