Hostees Mix
Hostees Mix by Weis is listed in the Confectioneries category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 18 g pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 18g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 15.4 g | 2.8 g | 4% | 9.5 +62% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.7 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.4 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19349 Confectioneries products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other confectioneries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C RED #40, YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6, BLUE #1, BLUE #2), TITANIUM DIOXIDE, INVERT SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, BHT (PRESERVATIVE), CONDENSED MILK, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (PALM), WHEY POWDER, BUTTER.
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 18 g
- Serving size
- 18g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041497499526
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hostees Mix healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Hostees Mix vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Hostees Mix contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Hostees Mix contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133), Blue 2 (E132) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129); the EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 24, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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