"Vic Smith" wrote in message

sad stuff about pensioners getting the the shaft snipped

THEY'RE BACK!!!!

http://www.latimes.com/features/food...,2762951.story

Twinkies are slimming down, just in time for their close-up. As Twinkies
show up on store shelves nationwide again, consumers may notice something
different -- and not just the packaging touting the "sweetest comeback." The
new line of Twinkies will be smaller in size, and contain fewer calories,
according to Hostess Brands, maker of the iconic creme-filled snack food.
But that won't necessarily translate into a smaller price tag. The
Associated Press reports that the new boxes hitting shelves list the cakes
as weighing 38.5 grams apiece, and coming in at 135 calories. That compares
with the old line of Twinkies, which weighed 42.5 grams apiece, and equaled
150 calories.

Sounds like most of the caloric savings comes from the smaller size. Such a
deal.

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Bobby G.