The Twinkie: Ingredients Revealed
By: Kate Thorp (
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Five ingredients come from rocks.
I probably shouldn’t confess it, but I love Twinkies. I seldom eat one though for I understand the little Sweeties are loaded with calories, empty calories. (Ever notice that empty calories are the tasty, attractive ones?) I have come to the definite understanding that calories and I have had too much close fellowship, and in both private and public venues, have communicated too often and with too much vigor and enthusiasm.
I’m offended by this article. Although it has been many months since I indulged in the eating of one of the soft puffy cylinders, in the far recesses of my mind I believe there to be a comfort spot which bears the precious knowledge that at any time of my choosing I can walk into a grocery store–be it a local convenience store, or a Super Wal-Mart–take one of the packages in my hot hand, and pay for it at the cashier’s station. Then I envision myself finding a deserving and elegant spot where I would unwrap the golden morsels, and, one at a time, with thanksgiving and perhaps with gluttonous joy, eat them.
Now here comes someone to mess up the whole glorious scenario by saying the cute little things are made of petroleum and sheet rock….Say it isn’t so. How can such a lovely creation originate in Idaho phosphate mines, gypsum mines from Oklahoma, and distant oil fields of China? Impossible!
Hostess is not rolling over. I love David Leavitt who says, “Deconstructing the Twinkie is like trying to deconstruct the universe…millions of people think Twinkies just taste great.—David Leavitt, Vice President Snack Marketing at Hostess.
I will be out and about later in the day, and it is just possible I may boldly stride into a grocery store, deliberately stretch out my hand and snag a package or two from the Twinkie shelf. In my refrigerator awaits a bottle of frigid milk that poured into a thin icy glass would create a perfect partner for such an exquisite and delectable concoction.
Read the whole sorry article here.
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8 responses so far ↓
Esther // September 21, 2007 at 2:42 pm
Yep……………they are good and NOT good for you. But, even badder (not really a word) is FRIED twinkies………. now that is really something that is even worse for you. Sis. Buxton, have you ever had one? Usually get them at fairs…………..
And, talking about FRIED, here in the south you can get anything you want FRIED. Fried rabbit, fried pickles, fried corn fritters, fried green tomatoes and on and on. That is why Mississippi is #1 in the US for fat people. And, also #1 in least life expectancy. But, I guess most people die happy. Ha………. love ya’
Rochelle Ritzi // September 21, 2007 at 5:00 pm
I used to consume twinkies on a regular basis. I can’t resist one if it is front of me. And I can’t do fake twinkies either… if I am going to put all that stuff in me I want a real twinkie!!
Shirley // September 21, 2007 at 5:06 pm
ESTHER, I’ve heard of fried Twinkies, but never indulged…probably would if I were around where one was served. Fried pickles I had once, and wasn’t too impressed. I loved fried chicken, fried corn fritters and fried green tomatoes. Thank God I don’t live in Mississippi. I’d probably already be dead. Don’t stay there too long.
ROCHELLE, you’re my kind of woman!
kikikaria // September 22, 2007 at 5:51 pm
I too love Twinkies but have not had any in a few years. I have a Twinkie story to tell. When Mike and I were engaged, we had stopped by a small park on the base where he was stationed. He decided to take a walk around the pond. I opted to stay in the car. Before he left the car, he said, “Boy, I sure wish I had a Twinkie”. As he began walking around the pond, a car pulled up in the lot. A guy got out of the car with a grocery bag and headed with purpose towards my car. He came up to me and asked if I would like a bag of groceries. He was being sent to Guam and needed to get rid of them. I took them and thanked him. Shortly thereafter, Mike returned, and when we opened the bag, lo and behold, the first thing we saw was a box of Twinkies! Was that a coincidence or was that a Divine Orchestration? I think God cares about even our little desires. He sure answered that one quick!
Shirley // September 22, 2007 at 8:24 pm
Karen, now that is surely an excellent Twinkie story!
Nutrition » Say A Twinkie is Not Made of Sheet Rock // September 23, 2007 at 10:51 am
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tommyjoe // September 27, 2007 at 3:34 pm
I have loved twinkies in the past and have indulged. I didn’t know about twinkies being made of sheet rock, but I did find out the ingredients listed on the package were not the best for you. BUT OH THE TASTE. I haven’t had twinkies in at least a year, probably longer, but can’t honestly say I’ve not been tempted. Now what about SNO BALLS or HOHO’s or CUPCAKES or DING DONGS or SUZI Qs? Shall we go further? HAW!
Shirley // September 27, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Delicious, every last morsel.
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