HOSTESS Devil's Food ZINGERS Single Serve, 3 Count, 3.81 oz
What You Should Know
Hostess Devil's Food ZINGERS Single Serve (3-count, 3.81 oz) sits on the snack-cake shelf of the grocery store — the aisle with other shelf-stable baked goods and luncheon-box treats, often nearby Twinkies, Little Debbie cakes and packaged cookies. You’ll see bright, playful branding and individually wrapped cakes inside a small cardboard box, designed to be grabbed for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, road trips, or a sweet pick-me-up at checkout. This product is marketed toward kids, teens and adults chasing childhood nostalgia; Hostess leans into retro Americana with slogans like “LIVE YOUR MOSTESS,” glossy photos of the cake and kid-friendly colors that suggest fun and indulgence. Labeling emphasizes convenience and freshness (individually wrapped, long shelf life) rather than nutrition; there are no organic or whole-food claims, and the ingredient list and a “contains bioengineered food ingredients” note are small print rather than front-of-package messaging. In plain terms, ZINGERS are highly processed: a packaged devil’s-food sponge, chocolate icing and sweet crème formulated with multiple sweeteners, emulsifiers, preservatives and hydrogenated fats to achieve long shelf life and consistent texture. Sensory notes: a soft, very sweet chocolate sponge with a slightly stickier icing shell and a dense, sugary crème center; mouthfeel is pillowy and uniform rather than flaky or homemade. Rituals around use include popping a single-served cake into a lunchbox, pairing with milk or coffee, or eating on the go. At about 400 calories and 51 g of sugar per serving, it’s an intentional treat rather than an everyday health food.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Sugar,, Water,, Enriched, Flour, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate, Or, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Palm, Oil,, Corn, Syrup,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Tallow,, Cocoa, Processed, With, Alkali,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less:, Glycerin,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Soybean, Oil,, Cocoa,, Egg,, Whey,, Mono, And, Diglycerides,, Egg, White,, Baking, Soda,, Hydrogenated, Tallow,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Salt,, Defatted, Soy, Flour,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sorbic, Acid, (To, Retain, Freshness),, Dextrose,, Enzymes,, Cellulose, Gum,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Cottonseed, Oil,, Guar, Gum,, Polysorbate, 60,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Agar,, Soy, Lecithin,, Fumaric, Acid,, Calcium, Caseinate,, Sodium, Caseinate,, Soy, Protein, Isolate., Contains, Wheat,, Egg,, Milk,, Soy, Contains, Bioengineered, Food, Ingredients.
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Mono And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
- •Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The product contains multiple industrial ingredients (high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated fats, emulsifiers, preservatives) and is a ready-to-eat packaged cake designed for long shelf life, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about HOSTESS Devil's Food ZINGERS Single Serve, 3 Count, 3.81 oz
The ZINGER is a delightful treat, but calling it 'healthy' might be a stretch! At 400 calories for a pack of three, it’s high in sugar and contains refined ingredients like enriched flour and corn syrup. Think of it as an occasional indulgence rather than a staple for a health-focused diet.